How to take Nolicin 400 mg tablets for cystitis

Nolicin tablets are used to treat cystitis, gonorrhea, diseases of the prostate gland, urinary and digestive systems of an infectious and inflammatory nature. Indications for use also include the prevention and treatment of diarrhea that occurs during travel. The effect of taking Nolicin is due to the content of norfloxacin, which causes the death of chlamydia, Klebsiella, staphylococci, Escherichia coli, and other organisms. The drug is available in tablet form with a dosage of 400 mg. Sold in packs of 10 and 20 pieces.

Instruction and dosage

According to the instructions of Nolicin tablets, it is recommended to drink 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. The medicine is washed down with water in a volume of at least 200 ml. Milk and other liquids should not be taken with pills.

Instruction for Nolicin recommends an average daily dosage of 800 mg, divided into 2 doses 12 hours apart each. With an increase in the dose, the likelihood of side effects and addiction to the active substance is high.

The duration of the course of treatment with Nolicin is 1-2 weeks. Prostatitis is treated for 4-6 weeks, gastroenteritis of bacterial origin - 5 days, gonorrhea, not accompanied by complications for about a week, or take 1 time 3 tablets. If necessary, the doctor can extend the course.

The drug is used for prophylactic purposes:

• In chronic diseases of the urinary system with an exacerbation frequency of more than 2 times in 6 months or 3 times a year, 1 tablet is prescribed per day at night. The duration of the course is from six months to several years.
• To prevent the development of sepsis after surgery, take 800 mg daily for 2 months.

When using Nolicin, the following points should be considered:

• If a tablet is missed, the next dose is not increased;
• At least 2 liters of fluid should be drunk daily;
• Patients should monitor diuresis;< /li>
• If pain occurs in the tendons, muscles, Nolicin is stopped;
• Increased physical activity should be avoided;
• Drinking alcohol is contraindicated;
• You can not be in the sun;
• You should not drive dangerous machinery, vehicles.

How to drink with cystitis

Usually, Nolicin is not prescribed for cystitis, as there are more gentle antibiotics. Taking the drug is indicated in a situation where the action of soft drugs is not enough.

Nolicin for cystitis drink 1 tablet twice a day. For the treatment of uncomplicated cystitis, a 3-day course is used. If cystitis is chronic, accompanied by complications, the duration of admission is determined by the doctor.

For the treatment of cystitis, which is accompanied by pyelonephritis, Nolicin is prescribed after passing the bacteriological culture of urine. With a pronounced inflammatory process, you can take the medicine without waiting for the results of the study. In the future, if a weak sensitivity to an antibiotic is detected, a correction is carried out, another medicine is prescribed.

The course of treatment of complicated cystitis with Nolicin is 14 days. Take 1 tablet twice a day, the time interval between doses is 12 hours. If the inflammatory process does not subside, as evidenced by the results of urine analysis, the treatment is extended for another 14 days or a month.

For severe cases of cystitis, Nolicin is given by injection for the first few days.

After the removal of acute symptoms, they begin to use the drug in tablets. Nolicin can be prescribed prophylactically to prevent exacerbations of cystitis. It is necessary to take 1 tablet at bedtime, the duration of treatment is up to 3 months.

Contraindications

Nolicin for the treatment of cystitis is not used if the patient is prone to allergic reactions to the components of the drug or other drugs belonging to the fluoroquinolone group.

The drug is prohibited in the following situations:

• Congenital deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase;
• Children and adolescents under 18 years of age and generally not used in pediatrics;
• Women who are expecting a child are at risk of using due to lack of research and results;
• For breastfeeding mothers, as a last resort, it is necessary to transfer children to artificial feeding.

Relative contraindications to the use of Nolicin are epilepsy, atherosclerosis, impaired blood circulation in the brain, kidney and liver dysfunction. Also, the drug is not prescribed for aspirin intolerance, and the forced use of the drug should be extremely careful.

Side effects

Nolicin has many side effects, there is an effect on all organ systems:

• Central nervous system - sleep disturbances, dizziness, fatigue, anxiety, tinnitus, tendency to depression, panic attacks, impaired attention.
• Alimentary tract - there is a bitter feeling in the mouth , loss of appetite, stool, increased activity of enzymes.
• Urinary system - symptoms of glomerulonephritis are observed, urine tests reveal protein, red blood cells, pain appears when urinating.
• Heart and blood vessels - the pulse quickens, blood pressure decreases, inflammation of the vascular walls is possible.
• Blood formula - the number of leukocytes, hematocrit decreases, the content of eosinophils, coagulation increases.
• The musculoskeletal system - rupture and damage to tendons often occurs, patients complain of joint pain.
• Allergy - manifests itself in the form of a rash, hyperemia, bronchospasm may develop.

In case of an overdose, side effects on the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract are predominantly noted. If adverse reactions occur after taking Nolicin, it is necessary to take sorbents, temporarily stop therapy and report the incident to your doctor.

Compatibility

The effect of Nolicin and other drugs on the body changes when taken together, the frequency of side effects increases.

Drug compatibility must be considered before prescribing:

• Decrease in the effectiveness of Nolicin when using antacids, drugs that contain magnesium hydroxide, iron, zinc, sucralfate;
• Decrease in the effectiveness of nitrofurans, Theophylline;
• Enhancement of Cyclosporine , Warfarin, sugar-lowering drugs;
• Increased chance of tendon damage when used with glucocorticosteroids;
• Lower blood pressure when used with anesthetic drugs;
< li>The appearance of seizures similar to epileptic seizures when taking medications aimed at reducing seizure activity.

Nolicin and alcohol are not compatible. Joint intake with alcoholic beverages increases the frequency and intensity of negative reactions.

Analogues and price

The price of Nolicin depends on the volume of the package. There are cheaper analogues containing norfloxacin.

Analogues of Nolicin include:

• Sophazine in tablets, ear drops, eye drops - not available for sale.

They all have a similar effect and a similar side effect.