Pregnancy Interaction

• Not advised during pregnancy, particularly in the initial trimester.
• Ofloxacin may have an impact on the development of fetal bone and cartilage.
• Without a compelling medical reason, ornidazole is likewise not recommended during pregnancy.
• Only use it if the benefits outweigh the risks and only on the advice of a doctor.
• Not suggested when breastfeeding because the mixture could get into breast milk and change the baby's gut flora and joints.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What is the purpose of Oflokem OZ Tablet?

It cures diseases caused by both bacteria and protozoa, like:

Diarrhea

Dysentery

Infection in the stomach and intestines

Amoebiasis

Giardiasis

Infections in the pelvis

Infections in the mouth

Infections of the skin

Infections in the vagina

Q2. Is it an antibiotic?

Yes, it works against both parasites and bacteria.

Q3. Can it be used for a cold or a viral fever?

No. It doesn't work for viruses.

Q4. Is it okay to stop if I feel better?

No. Finish the whole course to avoid resistance.

Q5. Does it make the stomach acidic?

It could make your stomach hurt a little, but it's usually bearable.

Q6. Can I drink it with milk?

Don't take it with milk or calcium products because they make it harder for Ofloxacin to go into your body.

Expert Advice

• Drink a full glass of water with it.
• Stay out of the sun; Ofloxacin can make you sensitive to light.
• Don't take with:
• Antacids
• Supplements with iron and zinc
• Supplements of calcium
• Vitamins and minerals
• (Keep a two-hour gap.)
• Don't drink alcohol. Ornidazole and alcohol together can make you very sick, induce vomiting, flushing, and stomach discomfort.
• Tell your doctor if you have:
• Epilepsy
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Problems with tendons
• Problems with heart rhythm (QT prolongation)

Side Effects

• Common:
• Feeling sick
• Throwing up
• Taste of metal
• Diarrhea or not being able to go
• Feeling dizzy
• Pain in the head
• Pain in the stomach
• Not as common:
• Can't sleep
• Rash
• Weakness
• Sensitivity to light
• Very serious (rare):
• Tendon tear
• Seizures
• Neuropathy (numbness, tingling)
• Heart rate that isn't regular
• A very bad allergic reaction
• Damage to the liver
• If you have any serious symptoms, see a doctor.

 How It Works

• There are two strong anti-infective agents in Oflokem OZ:
• Ofloxacin
• Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
• Stops DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV from working
• Stops bacteria from growing and making copies of themselves
• Ornidazole
• Anti-protozoal nitroimidazole
• Destroys the DNA of protozoa and anaerobic bacteria
• It kills the germs that cause amoebiasis, giardiasis, and dysentery.
• They work well together to treat infections that are both aerobic and anaerobic, as well as protozoal infections.

Medicine Interaction

• Tell your doctor if you take:
• Stay away from together:
• Alcohol (very bad response with Ornidazole)
• Antacids
• Supplements of iron, zinc, and calcium
• Vitamins for many things
• Side effects that get worse:
• Steroids (risk of tendon rupture)
• NSAIDs (risk of seizures)
• Anti-arrhythmics (risk of QT prolongation)
• Antipsychotics
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Lessens absorption:
• Dairy items close to the dose

 How to Use

• Take one pill twice a day or as directed.
• Take with water and swallow whole.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Keep a 12-hour break between dosages.
• Do NOT miss doses.
• Finish the whole course, which normally lasts 3 to 7 days, depending on the infection.

 Uses / indications

• You can use Oflokem OZ Tablet for:
• Diarrhea caused by an infection
• Bacterial dysentery
• Amoebiasis
• Giardiasis
• Gastroenteritis
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Infections in the vagina
• Infections in the mouth
• Infections affecting the skin and soft tissue
• Mixed anaerobic bacterial infections
• Infections after surgery