Ofloxacin 200 mg + Ornidazole 500 mg

Brand Name : Ofloz OZ

Composition : Ofloxacin 200 mg + Ornidazole 500 mg

Packing : 10x10

Description :

Ofloxacin 200 mg + Ornidazole 500 mg Tablets- This tablet is a dual-action combination antibiotic and antiprotozoal tablet. It targets two different infection types simultaneously and is therefore more efficacious than single-agent antibiotics.

Ofloxacin is an antibiotic from the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics and works by inhibiting the enzyme that bacteria require to survive, reproduce, and multiply.

Ornidazole is a nitroimidazole antiprotozoal agent that directly enters the microbial cell and destroys the DNA of harmful anaerobic bacteria & parasites, thus arresting the spread of the infection. With this combination they can treat a wide range of gut infections like diarrhea, urinary tract and pelvic inflammatory infections; it is widely popular as antibacterial & antiprotozoal infection medicine, gut infection medicine, broad-spectrum antibiotic tablets, etc.

This tablet is a frequently used one, and it is prescribed both for simple and difficult infections. It has a rapid effect as both the components in the tablet act on the infection from two distinct sites at the same time.

The tablet is produced and developed by Lifegenix Pharmaceuticals. They are well known for providing effective, quality, and also safe medicines all over India. They market it under the brand name of Ofloz OZ.

How Do Ofloxacin and Ornidazole Tablets Work?

They are two different ingredients that compliment each other.

Ofloxacin attacks enzymes bacteria require for survival, DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Without these, bacteria can no longer replicate and die quickly.

Ornidazole enters the microbial cell. It breaks the DNA strands of anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. This stops them from growing and eliminates the infection from its root.

This two-way action makes the tablet effective against a wider range of infections than a single antibiotic alone.

Benefits and Uses of Ofloxacin and Ornidazole Tablets

This combination tablet is prescribed for several common and serious infections:

• Helps treat traveler’s diarrhea and other infections caused by bacteria or parasites. It reduces stomach discomfort and loose motions.
• Used in gastroenteritis, a condition that causes stomach infection, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
• Effective in pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women. It helps control infection and related pain.
• Helps manage urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by bacteria. It reduces burning and discomfort during urination.
• Used to treat giardiasis, an intestinal parasitic infection that can cause diarrhea, gas, and stomach cramps.
• Helps in amoebiasis, a parasite-related infection that affects the intestines and digestive system.
• Also prescribed in some respiratory tract infections and skin infections caused by harmful bacteria.
• Used after abdominal surgeries to help prevent infections and support safer recovery.

Side Effects of Ofloxacin and Ornidazole Tablets?

This tablet is safe when taken as prescribed. However, some people may experience mild to moderate side effects, especially in the first few days. Always inform your doctor if anything feels unusual.

• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth

Precautions of Ofloxacin and Ornidazole Tablets

Read these carefully before starting this medication. They are important for your safety.

• Do not take if you are allergic to fluoroquinolones or nitroimidazole-class drugs
• Avoid alcohol completely during the course; Ornidazole causes a severe reaction with alcohol
• Not safe during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester; consult your doctor
• Breastfeeding mothers should avoid this tablet without medical advice
• Do not use in children below 18 years without a doctor's prescription
• Patients with liver disease or seizure history must use with extreme caution
• Avoid prolonged sun exposure. Ofloxacin increases skin sensitivity to sunlight
• Do not stop the course midway, completing the full course prevents antibiotic resistance

Dosage and Administration

Always follow your doctor's instructions for dosage. Do not self-medicate with this tablet.

• One tablet of Ofloxacin 200mg + Ornidazole 500mg, taken twice daily for 5 to 7 days, or as prescribed
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Take it after meals to reduce stomach discomfort
• Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is close, skip the missed one. Never double the dose.