Notisym LB Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat diarrhoea and dysentery of bacterial, amoebic or mixed origins. Diarrhoea is a condition which is characterized by loose and watery stools. Dysentery is an inflammation of intestines accompanied by bloody diarrhoea.
Notisym LB Tablet is a combination of three drugs, namely: Norfloxacin, Tinidazole, and Lactobacillus. Norfloxacin prevents the bacteria from repairing and reproducing themselves. Tinidazole kills the bacteria by damaging their DNA. Lactobacillus helps balance the number of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract (gut) to manage water loss (diarrhoea) due to antibiotics or infections.
You can take Notisym LB Tablet with or without food. Swallow Notisym LB Tablet as a whole; do not crush or chew it. In some cases, Notisym LB Tablet may cause certain common side-effects such as abdominal cramps, nausea, headache, dry mouth, and dizziness. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
Consult your doctor if you experience pain in tendons, swelling, and inflammation as Notisym LB Tablet is associated with an increased risk of tendon rupture and tendonitis. Maintain a minimum gap of two hours between Notisym LB Tablet and antacid, vitamin and mineral medicines containing zinc and iron. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Notisym LB Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving.