If you will be taking this drug for more than 2 weeks, your family doctor must check your progress at regular appointments.
If your symptoms do not improve within 2 days, or if they become worse, check with your family doctor.
If you are taking aluminum-, calcium-, or magnesium-containing antacids, iron supplements, zinc-containing multivitamins, or sucralfate, do not take them at the same time that you take this drug. It is best to take these medication at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking nalidixic acid.
This drug may cause blurred vision or other vision problems. It may also cause some people to become dizzy, drowsy, or less alert than they are normally Make sure you know how you react to this drug before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert or able to see well . If these reactions are especially bothersome, check with your family doctor.
This drug may increase the central nervous system - CNS stimulant effects of caffeine-containing foods or beverages such as chocolate, cocoa, tea, coffee, and cola drinks. Avoid eating or drinking large amounts of these foods or beverages while using this drug. If you have questions about this, check with your family doctor.
Nalidixic acid may cause your skin to be more sensitive to sunlight than it is normally. Exposure to sunlight, even for brief periods of time, may cause a skin rash, itching, redness or other discoloration of the skin, or a severe sunburn. When you begin taking this drug:
If you have a severe reaction from the sun, check with your family doctor .
For diseaseds with diabetes: