Pregnancy Interaction

• Fluoroquinolone (ofloxacin): Not safe to use during pregnancy since it could affect the formation of fetal cartilage. Only use if there are no other safe options.
• Ornidazole: Not much data on humans; usually not used unless it's very essential.
• Overall, pregnant women should not take ORNOF Tablet. Only use this under close medical supervision.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What is the purpose of ORNOF Tablet?
It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria and protozoa, notably in the stomach, intestines, urinary tract, and reproductive organs.

Q2. Can I use ORNOF to treat diarrhea?
Yes, doctors give it to those with infectious diarrhea when they think both bacteria and protozoa are at blame.

Q3: Is it okay to take it on an empty stomach?
Yes, although taking it after eating makes stomach pain less likely.

Q4. Is it safe to breastfeed?
Not a good idea. A small quantity may go into breast milk. Talk to your doctor.

Q5. Can it make you feel dizzy?
Yes, Ofloxacin can make you feel dizzy or light-headed.

Q6. Does ORNOF help with viral infections?
No. It only helps for illnesses caused by bacteria and protozoa.

Expert Advice

• To avoid upset stomach, take the drug after meals.
• Do not drink alcohol during therapy or for 48 hours after it is over. Ornidazole can make you feel sick, flush your face, and lower your blood pressure.
• Don't drive or use machinery if you feel dizzy.
• Stay hydrated by drinking a lot of water.
• Finish the whole course, even if your symptoms get better quickly, to avoid resistance.
• If you have seizure disorders, tendon problems, or major kidney problems, don't take this medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

 Side Effects

• A lot of the time:
• Feeling sick, throwing up
• Pain in the stomach and diarrhea
• Taste of metal
• Pain in the head
• Dizzy
• Tiredness
• Not as Common:
• Rash and itching on the skin
• Not being able to sleep
• Tendon pain (not common, but quite significant with fluoroquinolones)
• Numbness and tingling (neuropathy)
• Very bad (rare):
• Seizures
• Very bad allergic reactions
• Heartbeats that aren't regular

 How It Works

• A fluoroquinolone antibiotic that stops bacteria from making copies of their DNA, which kills them.
• Ornidazole
• An antiprotozoal and antibacterial that acts by breaking down the DNA of dangerous organisms like Giardia, Entamoeba, and Trichomonas.
• Combined Action: The two work together to fight off mixed infections (bacterial + protozoal), offering you a lot of protection against infections in the gut and urinary tract.

Medicine Interaction

• Be careful when using with:
• Antacids with magnesium and aluminum (lower the amount of Ofloxacin that the body can take in)
• Warfarin, a blood thinner
• Antiepileptic medications (risk of seizures)
• Antiarrhythmic drugs (risk of cardiac rhythm issues)
• Ornidazole and alcohol might cause very bad reactions.
• Rule for spacing: Wait two hours between taking antacids and ORNOF.

 How to Use

• Take one tablet once or twice a day, or as directed.
• Drink a full glass of water after eating.
• Don't chew or crush the tablet.
• Finish the whole course.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you are close to the next dose, skip it.
• Don't take two doses.

 Uses / Indications

• Diarrhea and dysentery that spread by contact
• Amoebiasis and Giardiasis
• Infections of the urinary tract
• Infections of the female reproductive system
• Infections caused by both bacteria and protozoa
• Infections after surgery where mixed flora is thought to be present