A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10
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Quick fact
A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10 combines Ofloxacin and Ornidazole. It is used in adults for bacterial and parasitic infections, including diarrhoea or mixed infection.
Uses
What is A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10 & Important Details
A combination medicine for bacterial and parasitic infections.
- Tablet supplied in a pack of 10 tablets.
- Contains Ofloxacin and Ornidazole.
How does A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10 work (mechanism of action)?
The combination acts against bacteria and parasites. The available information describes different actions for its two ingredients.
- Ofloxacin inhibits a bacterial enzyme called DNA gyrase, preventing bacterial cells from reproducing and repairing themselves.
- Ornidazole damages the DNA of parasites and anaerobic bacteria, killing them.
Specialized or Off-Label Uses of A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10
No specialized or off-label uses are established in the available information.
Conditions That A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10 Will Not Treat
A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10 is not used for common flu or cold symptoms caused by viruses.
Benefits
What are the benefits of taking A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10
The medicine is used to treat certain bacterial and parasitic infections in adults.
- Ofloxacin acts against bacteria by interfering with their reproduction and repair.
- Ornidazole acts against parasites and anaerobic bacteria by damaging their DNA.
Side Effects
What are the most common side effects of A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10?
Common side effects listed for A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10 include the following. They may not affect everyone.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Diarrhoea, stomach pain or discomfort, and headache.
Speak with a doctor if side effects are severe, persist or concern you.
What are the serious side effects of A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10?
Serious effects have been reported with this medicine. Seek urgent medical help if you experience warning symptoms such as these:
- Tendon pain or swelling, tendonitis, or a tendon rupture.
- Numbness, tingling or weakness that may indicate peripheral neuropathy, or seizures or convulsions.
- An irregular heartbeat or palpitations, or severe diarrhoea with blood or mucus.
- A severe skin reaction, including blistering or peeling.
Contact a doctor promptly for these symptoms; get emergency care for severe or rapidly worsening symptoms.
Severe Allergic Reactions of A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10?
A severe allergic reaction can cause swelling and difficulty breathing.
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.
- Difficulty breathing.
These symptoms need emergency medical care. Do not take another dose while seeking help.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?
Other effects listed for this medicine include:
- Skin rash or itching, or increased sensitivity to light.
- Insomnia or sleep disturbance, or hearing disturbance.
Tell a doctor about a new or troubling symptom.
A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10 Dosage Guidelines
Overview
An exact adult dose and frequency are not specified. Take it only as prescribed; do not change the dose yourself.
Adults
An exact adult dose and frequency are not established in the available information. The prescriber should decide your dose.
Children
The medicine is stated to be unsafe for children below 18 years old. No child dose is provided; ask a doctor to confirm suitable treatment.
Older adults
An exact dose for older adults is not established. The medicine should be used with caution in older patients; the prescriber must decide suitability and dose.
- Kidney impairment may require dose modification.
- Your medical condition may affect the dose or whether a replacement is needed.
- Age and health conditions may affect suitability.
Dosage Adjustments for Kidney, Liver, or Other Health Problems
A doctor decides dose changes.
- Normal kidney function: A specific dose is not established.
- Reduced kidney function: Use caution; dose modification may be needed.
- Severe kidney impairment: A specific dose is not established.
- Dialysis: A specific dose is not established.
- Liver disease: Use caution; a specific adjustment is not established.
- Other important conditions: Use caution with neurological toxicity, multiple sclerosis or blood dyscrasias.
Tell your doctor about your health conditions.
How Often and How Long to Take A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10?
The exact frequency and treatment duration are not established in the available information.
- Do not take doses more often or for longer than prescribed.
- Complete the prescribed course, even if you feel better.
How should I take A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10?
Taking A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10 With or Without Food
The product information says to take the tablet orally with food. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure how to fit it around meals.
How to Take Specific Forms (Tablets, Chewables, Liquid Suspension)
Tablets: Take the tablet by mouth with food. Do not chew, cut or crush it.
Overdose/Missed Dose
What should I do if I accidentally use too much A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10?
Taking more than the recommended dose may cause more intense nausea, dizziness and headache. Contact your doctor for advice, especially if symptoms persist or worsen.
What should I do if I miss a dose of A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10?
If you forget a dose, take it when you remember unless it is nearly time for the next dose. If it is nearly time, skip the missed dose and continue your regular schedule. Do not increase your dose.
Interactions
Does A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10 interact with foods or drinks?
Foods rich in calcium, such as milk or yoghurt, may decrease Ofloxacin absorption. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how to take the medicine with meals and these foods.
Does A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10 interact with other medicines (drug interactions)
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all medicines you take. The available information identifies interactions or potential concerns with the following medicines:
- Warfarin: Ornidazole may increase its effect by decreasing its metabolism.
- Aluminium hydroxide: it may reduce Ofloxacin absorption and effect.
- Mebendazole: the information advises using an alternative because of a potential increase in Ornidazole toxicity and risk of toxic epidermal necrolysis.
A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10 and Blood Thinners
Warfarin may have an increased effect when taken with Ornidazole.
A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10 and Birth Control (if applicable)
The available information does not establish how this medicine affects birth-control methods. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice about your contraception.
Interactions with Supplements, Vitamins, and Herbal Products
The available information does not establish interactions with supplements, vitamins or herbal products.
Warnings & Precautions
Who should not use A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10?
Some people should not take this medicine or may need a doctor to assess the risks first.
- Do not take it if you are allergic to Ofloxacin or Ornidazole.
- It is contraindicated during the 1st trimester of pregnancy.
- Use caution if you have neurological toxicity, blood dyscrasias or kidney disease.
What should I know about A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10 before using it?
Do not take it if you are allergic to either ingredient.
- Use caution with kidney or liver problems, multiple sclerosis, neurological toxicity or blood dyscrasias.
- Tendonitis and tendon rupture have been reported.
Precautions for Pre-existing Conditions (Heart, Kidney, Liver)
Kidney disease: Use with caution. Renal impairment may require dose modification; consult your doctor.
Liver disease: Use with caution in hepatic impairment. Ask your doctor whether this medicine is suitable for you.
Heart disease: The available information does not establish specific advice for pre-existing heart disease. Discuss your health history with a doctor.
Alcohol: Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10?
The available information does not establish whether alcohol interacts with this medicine.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy: The medicine is contraindicated during the 1st trimester of pregnancy. Seek medical advice before using it during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding: The available information does not establish whether this medicine is suitable during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor.
Children: It is stated to be unsafe for children below 18 years old. A child should not be given it without a doctor’s direction.
Older adults: Use with caution in older patients, and discuss suitability with a doctor.
Safe Usage & Best Practices
Why You Must Complete the Full Prescription
Complete the full prescribed course, even if you feel better. Stopping early may worsen the condition or allow it to recur.
Consequences of Skipping Doses or Sharing Medication
Take this medicine only as prescribed for your infection.
- Finish the complete course even if you feel better.
- Stopping before the course is complete may worsen the condition or lead to recurrence.
Can A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10 cause nausea?
Yes.
- Vomiting is also listed as a common side effect.
What should you do if you feel better before finishing the medication?
Keep taking the medicine for the full prescribed course, even if you feel better.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions about the course.
- Ask your doctor before stopping or changing the treatment.
Storage Details
Store the tablets at room temperature and protect them from light and moisture.
- Keep them between 15-30°C.
- Keep the medicine away from children.
Common brand names – A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10 available in India, USA, UK, Canada
- India: Sold as A Flox Or 200/500mg Tablet 10 by Indian online pharmacies such as Truemeds. Other brand names are not established in the available information.
- USA: Availability under a specific brand name is not established in the available information.
- UK: Availability under a specific brand name is not established in the available information.
- Canada: Availability under a specific brand name is not established in the available information.
Frequently asked questions
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1. What is it used for?
Ans: Bacterial and parasitic infections in adults.
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2. Does it treat viral colds?
Ans: No.
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3. How should I take it?
Ans: By mouth with food.
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4. Can children take it?
Ans: It is unsafe below 18 years old.
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5. Should I finish the course?
Ans: Yes, even if you feel better.
