HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Suggest Ways To Manage The Side Effects Of Norflox

Posted on Mon, 6 Mar 2017

Question: I gave Norflox tz to my 12 year old son for severe cough which was not being cured even after I gave him levolin 1.25 mg through a nebuliser. Also gave him cough syrups. Allegra 120 helped him a little.
After 5 tablets he seems to be better. He has stopped coughing persistently. Is coughing only once in a while. However I am concerned with the side effects of Norflox and would like you to advise me if I should carry on giving him this antibiotic or should I change it.. I was travelling in remote areas of XXXXXXX and had no other option. Please advise.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Stop antibiotic please - this is not a bacterial infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi....I understand your concern. By what you quote this doesn't seem like a bacterial infection at all. So no need to give an antibiotic. Please stop it.

Thus seems more like an acute exacerbation of wheezing.

He might get benefitted a short course of steroids. But as you say he's already getting better, probably he might not need it too.

I have a few questions for you.

Questions:
1. How many days per month do the kid cough or feel breathless?
2. How many nights per month do the kid’s sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?
3. Does the kid feel breathless when running around or plays with other kids?
4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?
5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?

Kindly get back with answers so that I can guide you better.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (2 hours later)

Thank you doctor XXXXXXX My son does not have any wheezing or respiratory problems. He got this dry cough in XXXXXXX on the day we were leaving. I thought a normal cough syrup would cure it. The cough became worse.. till he could not stop coughing. That is when I gave him the Levolin 1.25 and Allegra 120... when that did not help I gave him Norflox tz after reading that it could cure chest infections. Since then he is much much better

My question what do I do now...cause I am also aware that Norflox has side effects.. but if I stop it will he start coughing again. Like I mentioned I have given him 5 tablets so far..

If there is another medicine please let me know

I also need to know if Norflox tz will cause any problems to him in future . Right now there are no visible side effects.

Allegra 120 was stopping the cough for brief periods. If you say that it is not a bacterial infection, is it some kind of allergy

So please let me know the future course of action. What medicine should I give him to ensure that the cough does not come back.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestions on allergy

Detailed Answer:
Hi.... I definitely feel that this is not a bacterial infection and this is acute allergy, which is involving the airways. That is the reason why he is coughing a lot. It could have been triggered by climatic changes or by a viral infection.

My suggestions on allergy -

1. Syrup Levosalbutamol 5 ml thrice a day for 3 days.

2. Tablet Monteleukast 10 mg once daily in the evening for 10 days.

3. Tablet Levocetirizine 5 mg once daily at night for 3 days.

But all these are prescription drugs and you will need a local doctor's prescription for it. This interaction is not a prescription and I suggest you consult a pediatrician regarding the prescription.

For the dose and duration of the antibiotic you have given I do not expect any major side effects. So do not worry about it. But from next time please do not start antibiotics without proper evaluation or blood culture.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee