Norflox-TZ
Norflox-TZ is a tablet that contains Norfloxacin 400 mg + Tinidazole 600 mg. It combines Norfloxacin: antibiotic (fluoroquinolone) and Tinidazole: anti-amoebic and antibacterial.
| Ingredient (salt) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Norfloxacin | 400 mg |
| Tinidazole | 600 mg |
Norfloxacin
What it is used for
Treats urine and gut infections.
How it works
An older fluoroquinolone used mostly for urinary and gut infections.
How to take it
Usually 400 mg twice a day on an empty stomach with water. Take at evenly spaced times and finish the full course even when you feel better, unless your doctor says otherwise.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Headache
Get medical help straight away if
- Tendon pain or swelling, especially the heel (stop and rest)
- Tingling, numbness or burning in the hands or feet
- Mood changes or confusion
- Severe diarrhoea
- Palpitations
Be careful
Can rarely damage tendons; avoid antacids at the same time.
Other medicines and interactions
Antacids, iron, zinc, calcium and milk taken at the same time block absorption; separate by at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after. Raises tendon risk with steroids. Can affect warfarin, diabetes medicines (blood sugar swings) and heart rhythm medicines.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Usually avoided in pregnancy and while breastfeeding unless no other antibiotic will work.
Tinidazole
What it is used for
Treats amoebic dysentery, giardia and some gut and vaginal infections.
How it works
A nitroimidazole for amoebic dysentery, giardia, trichomonas and bacterial vaginosis, often as a single or short course.
How to take it
Taken with food, usually 2 g once or for a few days.
Common side effects
- Metallic taste
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
Get medical help straight away if
- Numbness or tingling in hands or feet
- Fits
- Severe diarrhoea
- Dark urine with yellow skin
Be careful
Avoid alcohol during and for 3 days after the course.
Other medicines and interactions
Do not drink alcohol during the course and for 3 days after (severe flushing, vomiting and palpitations). Strengthens warfarin; can raise lithium levels.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Avoid in the first three months of pregnancy; stop breastfeeding for 3 days after a dose.
Common questions
What is Norflox-TZ?
Norflox-TZ is a tablet containing Norfloxacin 400 mg + Tinidazole 600 mg.
What is Norflox-TZ used for?
Treats urine and gut infections. Treats amoebic dysentery, giardia and some gut and vaginal infections.
How should I take Norflox-TZ?
Usually 400 mg twice a day on an empty stomach with water. Take at evenly spaced times and finish the full course even when you feel better, unless your doctor says otherwise. Taken with food, usually 2 g once or for a few days. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.
What are the side effects of Norflox-TZ?
Common side effects include: Nausea, dizziness, headache, Metallic taste, nausea, loss of appetite. Get medical help straight away for: Tendon pain or swelling, especially the heel (stop and rest), tingling, numbness or burning in the hands or feet, mood changes or confusion, severe diarrhoea, palpitations, Numbness or tingling in hands or feet, fits, severe diarrhoea, dark urine with yellow skin.
Does Norflox-TZ need a prescription?
Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.
Can I take Norflox-TZ in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Usually avoided in pregnancy and while breastfeeding unless no other antibiotic will work. Avoid in the first three months of pregnancy; stop breastfeeding for 3 days after a dose.
What are the substitutes for Norflox-TZ?
We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.
Sources and further reading
- Norfloxacin: NHS · MedlinePlus
- Tinidazole: NHS · MedlinePlus
NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.
Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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