Is Norflox Safe During Pregnancy?

Posted on Tue, 17 May 2016

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Tue, 17 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : Dear Doctor,
Me and my wife want to become parents so, we are trying to conceive. She has missed her periods this month but, we haven't done pregnancy test yet. She is complaining of loose motions today. Is it safe to take Norflox TZ?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
NO. Let her do a pregnancy test first!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

Norflox is not good during pregnancy. Because she has missed her periods, we must be sure she's not pregnant before recommending this drug. For this, she can do a rapid home pregnancy test. If she's pregnant, then this is a NO. If she is ot, she can take it.

I hope this helps. I wish her well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (3 minutes later)

Hi Doctor,

Thanks for your reply.

Could you please suggest some medicine for loose motions if the test comes positive?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (40 hours later)

Brief Answer:
How is she doing today?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Is she still having loose motion today? If yes, I will like to see a stool exam done to identify the cause and treatment would be guided by that.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar