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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT 'UTINOR’
Please read both sides of this leaflet carefully before you start to take your medicine .
WHY DOES YOUR DOCTOR WANT
YOU TO TAKE 'UTINOR'?
doctor has prescribed for you, even though you
may feel better before finishing the course.
Your condition
Your doctor has prescribed 'Utinor' for you
because you have an infection in your urinary
system caused by bacteria.
Your treatment
'Utinor' contains a substance called norfloxacin
which is one of a group of medicines known as
antibiotics. 'Utinor' is a 'broad-spectrum' antibiotic
and works against a large number of families of
bacteria or germs, killing them and preventing
them from developing. Hence, it should cure your
infection.
WHEN SHOULD YOU
TAKE YOUR TABLETS?
Take your tablets at regular intervals exactly as
your doctor has told you. Your tablets should be
swallowed whole - do not break or crush them.
You will find the number you are supposed to take
written on the packet. If you are confused or
unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
MAKE SURE 'UTINOR' IS
SUITABLE FOR YOU
You should satisfy yourself that it is all right for you
to take 'Utinor'. You can read about those who
should not take 'Utinor' on the back of this leaflet.
CAN 'UTINOR'
CAUSE PROBLEMS?
Any medicine can cause problems. Most problems
with 'Utinor' are minor and are listed on the back of
this leaflet. Your doctor can give you more
information.
HOW SHOULD YOU
STORE THE TABLETS?
You must keep 'Utinor' well away from children.
For more advice about how to look after your
tablets, read the back of this leaflet.
Keep taking 'Utinor'
It is important that you take all the tablets the
This leaflet is only a summary of the information
available on 'Utinor'. If you have any questions
after reading this, ask your doctor or pharmacist
for more information.
MORE ABOUT ‘UTINOR’
MAKE SURE 'UTINOR' IS
SUITABLE FOR YOU
Your medicine has been prescribed for you
by
a doctor. Some people, however, should not
take the tablets.
If you think any of the following applies to
you,
do not take the tablets. Go and talk to your
doctor first and follow the advice given.
If you are taking any of the following
medicines, you should talk to your doctor
about them.
1. Theophylline or other asthma medicines.
2. Sucralfate or heartburn medicines.
3. Warfarin or other blood thinning medicines.
WHAT IF YOU MISS A TABLET
OR TAKE TOO MANY?
Don't worry if you miss a tablet: just take the
normal dose next time.
Don't take double the dose to make up.
1. You know you are pregnant or think you
could be pregnant.
If you take too many tablets by accident,
contact your doctor immediately.
2. You are breast-feeding.
3. You have been allergic, or reacted badly,
to similar tablets.
4. You have ever suffered from convulsions.
5. You are still growing.
CAN 'UTINOR'
CAUSE PROBLEMS?
Most people do not have any problems when
taking 'Utinor'. Some may suffer mild
problems like tummy upsets (such as
sickness, diarrhoea and tummy cramps), skin
rashes, dizziness, and headache. However, a
small proportion of people may develop
unusual reactions, especially if they are
allergic to their medicine. If you have a bad
reaction to 'Utinor', stop taking the tablets
and see your doctor.
CAN YOU TAKE 'UTINOR'
AND OTHER MEDICINES?
Usually it does not matter if you take other
medicines. It is important, though, that you
tell your doctor about all the medicines you
are taking, including those bought without a
doctor's prescription.
STORING YOUR TABLETS
Keep your tablets well out of the reach of
children, out of direct sunlight and away from
the damp. Don't share them with anybody
else. Never put them in another box or
container they might get mixed up. Should
you have any left-over tablets, return them to
the chemist.
WHAT IS IN YOUR TABLETS?
Technical Information
Active ingredient: Each 400 mg tablet of
‘Utinor' contains 400 mg norfloxacin.
Non-active ingredients: Croscarmellose
Sodium USNF, Magnesium Stearate EP,
Microcrystalline Cellulose EP,
Hydroxypropylcellulose EP, Hypromellose
EP, Titanium Dioxide EP, Carnauba Wax EP.
® Registered trademark of Merck & Co. Inc.,
Whitehouse Station, NJ, USA.
© Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited 1994. All
rights reserved.
Product licence holder and manufacturer:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited
Hertford Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 9BU
Telephone Hoddesdon 467272