Class: Antibiotics

Manufacturer: Cachet Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd, India

Dosage Form: Tablet

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Uses:

1. Diarrhea, dysentery and amoebiasis.
2. Pelvic inflammatory diseases.
3. Post-surgical care.

Dosage:

One tablet twice daily

Side Effects:

Common side effects include nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, insomnia, dizziness, vertigo, ataxia and mental confusion and hypersensitivity reactions. Leucopenia has also been occasionally reported.

Warnings & Precautions:

Paediatric use – although many authors suggest contraindication for the use of fluoroquinolones in children, in the light of clinical experiences others recommend a cautious use of these drugs as and when necessary in children.

CNS stimulation – ofloxacin can cause CNS stimulation and therefore the drug should be avoided in CNS disorders like epilepsy and cerebral arteriosclerosis.

Renal or hepatic impairment – administer with caution.

Pregnancy & Lactation:

Pregnancy: should not be used in pregnancy.

Nursing mothers: no adequate trial are available to suggest the administration of either drug during breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions:

Concomitant administration of oral anticoagulants may increase the risk of haemorrhage due to diminished hepatic metabolism. Antacids reduce the absorption of ofloxacin. As with other nitroimidazoles. Ornidazole may invoke a disulfiram-like reaction in some patients.

Contraindications:

Price: Ksh 450

Notes:

Pack Size: 10s

Composition

Each film coated tablet contains:

Ofloxacin USP 200mg

Ornidazole 500mg

Lactic acid bacillus 60 million spores as enteric coated granules

Colour: Quinoline Yellow

Ref PL0224-02