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I am having stomach problem so my doctor prescribed norflox and rinifol, after taking norflox from next day dark stool is coming. Is it because of antibiotic
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Dark stools after starting Norflox can occur, but usually antibiotics alone donât cause black stool. The common reasons are:
Iron or bismuth containing medicines (if taken alongside).
Gastritis or minor stomach irritation from antibiotics which can sometimes lead to darkening.
Hidden gastrointestinal bleeding (from stomach/upper intestine), which needs to be ruled out if stool is truly black, sticky, or foul smelling (tarry).
ð What you should do:
Stop self-medication and continue only what your doctor has prescribed.
Drink enough fluids and take Rinifol regularly to protect your gut flora.
If stools remain dark black, become sticky/tarry, or you notice weakness, giddiness, abdominal pain, consult your doctor immediately for stool test and possibly endoscopy.
It may be just a side effect, but since black stool can also indicate bleeding, it is better to get it checked rather than ignore.
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Would be because of that
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Do u have any other problems like vomitting, dizziness, headache, burning micturition after taking the pill...
If u don't have then everything is fine....no need to worry..
But if u have any of these symptoms...then u should consult the physician
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Rinofol usually contains iron,folic acid, Vitamin B complex,and vit C. So iron tablet side effects are black or dark stool, sometime metallic taste.so no problem you can continue with this medicine.But neend further evaluation and more history to suggest better option.
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kindly consult a doctor
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you can consult on this platform also with proper history
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Do connect and consult
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Dark stool or black stool both are different
Tell your physician and get investigation if required . As both medicines are comparatively safe and May rarely cause big problem
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Inform your physician
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Stop medicine till you see your physician
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Dark stool after starting Norflox is not a usual side effect of the antibiotic. It may sometimes indicate bleeding in the stomach or intestine, especially if stools are black, sticky, or foul smelling.
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Please do not ignore this symptom.
Visit your prescribing doctor or a gastroenterologist for examination and stool test if needed.
Carry your prescription and explain when the dark stools started.
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Black stool is a red-flag sign. Seek medical attention promptly rather than assuming it is only from antibiotics.
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Usually due to medicine.
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Most likely it's malena ..due to upper GI tract bleeding.. antibiotics irritate the gut lining ..
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Not a common side effect of Norflox.
• May be due to stomach irritation, ulcer, or internal bleeding.
• Urgent: Stop Norflox and go for clinical test
Don’t ignore — get checked to rule out serious causes.
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Dr. Sharada sharma
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Mysore
Preferably get an endoscopy done to rule out your stomach problems.
That might also give you an answer for dark stool.
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Stop the medicine only
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Need few more details
Kindly connect.
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Hello , Kindly consider having a Tele-Consultation with me on PRACTO App since adequate patient history is required for proper treatment and further follow up . Thank You
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It's the side effect of norflox just stop it
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Not necessarily
More detailed history is desirable
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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For how many days are you having these dark stools
Blackening of stools could be because of Rinifol
Nothing to worry about.
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Even after finishing the course you are still having these symptoms. Kindly consult me
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Need further evaluation. Kindly consult for further management
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Tejashvee
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6 yrs exp
Chennai
Norfloxacin is a relatively safe antibiotic and doesn’t cause black stool. Same goes with rinifol which is just a probiotic. If you continue to have dark stools kindly connect. We need to go over what other medicines you are taking which may interact with these medicines and if any other reason is there for dark stool. Dark stool is different from Black stool and both can mean different things. So advise you to book a consultation.
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