Norwayz Tablet (Idebenone 45mg)

Norwayz Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of medications called ‘antioxidant’ used in the treatment of Friedreich ataxia and Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON). Friedreich ataxia is a rare inherited disorder that causes difficulty in walking and speech impairment. LHON is an eye disease that is an inherited genetic disorder. It occurs due to a defect in the genes that affect the cells in the eye responsible for producing energy to function normally.

Norwayz Tablet 10’s contains ‘Idebenone’ which is a potent antioxidant. It acts by neutralising the free radicals, which cause damage to the tissues. It restores the ability of cells to produce energy. This effect provides the energy for the inactive cells to work normally, thereby improving lost vision in patients with LHON. It helps to reduce damage to the nervous system and the heart in Friedreich ataxia.

Norwayz Tablet 10’s is available in the form of tablets. You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Norwayz Tablet 10’s are nasopharyngitis (cold), cough, diarrhoea, and back pain. These side-effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

Do not take Norwayz Tablet 10’s if you are allergic to Idebenone or any other contents present in it. Before taking Norwayz Tablet 10’s, inform your doctor if you have any blood-related disorders, liver, or kidney problems. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Norwayz Tablet 10’s may make your urine reddish-brown in colour; however, it is harmless. Norwayz Tablet 10’s should not be used in children below 12 years of age. Norwayz Tablet 10’s may require dose adjustments in elderly patients. There is no sufficient data to prove the safe use of alcohol while taking Norwayz Tablet 10’s, so please consult your doctor. Norwayz Tablet 10’s may not affect your ability to drive.

Friedreich ataxia and Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON)

Norwayz Tablet 10’s contains ‘Idebenone’ which is a potent antioxidant. It works by neutralizing the free radicals in the body that cause damage to the tissues. It can be well-tolerated in young and adult patients. It shows the best recovery of eye-sight when used in patients with Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy. Norwayz Tablet 10’s can slow down damage to the nervous system in patients with Friedreich ataxia, thereby improving symptoms.

Norwayz Tablet 10’s is available in the form of tablets. The dose and duration are given by the doctor based on your health condition. Tablets should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break them. It is preferably taken with food to absorb the maximum amount of medicine from the stomach into the blood.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Nasopharyngitis (cold)
• Cough
• Diarrhoea
• Back pain