ORNIGYL-O TABLETS

Ornidazole is a nitroimidazole which is an antibacterial and antiprotozoal drug used to treat anaerobic enteric protozoa. It is a drug that cures some protozoan infections. Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used for treating certain kinds of bacterial infections.

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Product Description

DESCRIPTION:
Ornidazole is a nitroimidazole which is an antibacterial and antiprotozoal drug used to treat anaerobic enteric protozoa. It is a drug that cures some protozoan infections. Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used for treating certain kinds of bacterial infections.

PACKING:
60x20x10 tablets

COMPOSITION:
Each film-coated tablet contains:

Ornidazole
I.P.
500 mg
Ofloxacin
I.P.
200 mg

MECHANISM OF ACTION:
Ornidazole action occurs as a nitro group is reduced to amines that interact with DNA to cause the destruction of helical DNA structure and strand leading to a protein synthesis inhibition and cell death in susceptible organisms. Ofloxacin stops the production of bacteria by inhibiting the repair and reproduction of their genetic material (DNA).

INDICATIONS:
Diarrhoea or dysentery due to bacteria, protozoa or mixed origin infection in pelvic inflammatory diseases.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to this product or any of its ingredients.

SIDE EFFECTS:
Strong metallic taste in the mouth, increased light sensitivity and gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting.

PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS:
Not recommended for under 1 year of age.
Must be used with caution in those with known or suspected central nervous system (CNS) disorders

DOSAGE:
As directed by the physician.

STORAGE:
Store at a temperature not exceeding 300C

PRESENTATION:
60x20x10 tablets in a shipper

BARCODE:
(01)18906044107110, (01)08906044107113



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