Nortini LB

Nortini LB Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Tinidazole, Norfloxacin and Lactobacillus (probiotic). Tinidazole and Norfloxacin work by killing the harmful microorganisms that can cause infection. Together they help to treat some infections more effectively than when taken alone. Lactobacillus helps to maintain the healthy bacteria in your stomach and intestine.

Nortini LB Tablet is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, headache, dryness in the mouth, metallic taste, heartburn, and other uncommon or rare side effects. If you experience any persistent problem due to this medication, inform your doctor as soon as possible.

Yes, the use of Nortini LB Tablet can cause a temporary metallic taste. This metallic taste can be reduced by chewing sugar-free gum or mints or by brushing teeth after the meals.

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Nortini LB Tablet can increase the risks of side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of your symptoms which are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

The use of Nortini LB Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to norfloxacin, tinidazole or any other excipient. It should also be preferably avoided in patients with history of any inflammation of the tendons (tendinitis) or tendon rupture seen with the use of norfloxacin or any other medicine which belongs to the same group (quinolone group) of antimicrobial agents and in patients with some neurological disorders.

Yes, Nortini LB Tablet contains Norfloxacin, which is known to increase the risk of tendon rupture, commonly in the achilles tendon. Tendon problems can happen in people of all ages who take Nortini LB Tablet. Inform your health care provider if you hear or feel a snap or pop, have severe pain, rapid or immediate bruising after an accident, and are unable to use the affected arm or leg, you may have a tendon rupture.

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

No, do not stop taking Nortini LB Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Take Nortini LB Tablet as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.