Ornidazole+diloxanide
About Ornidazole+diloxanide
Ornidazole+diloxanide is used to treat diarrhoea and dysentery. It may also help treat asymptomatic intestinal amoebiases such as loose stools, abdominal cramping, and stomach pain. Diarrhoea is a condition in which there is a frequent need to empty the bowels. It is characterised by loose and watery stools.
Ornidazole+diloxanide contains Ornidazole (antiprotozoal) and Diloxanide (amoebicide). Ornidazole kills the bacteria by damaging its DNA, while Diloxanide kills the infection-causing micro-organisms by acting on the intestine. Together, Ornidazole+diloxanide helps treat diarrhoea.
You are advised to take Ornidazole+diloxanide for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, and flatulence. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not take Ornidazole+diloxanide if you are allergic to any of its contents. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ornidazole+diloxanide should be given to children only if prescribed by a doctor. Ornidazole+diloxanide may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol with Ornidazole+diloxanide as it could lead to increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.
Uses of Ornidazole+diloxanide
Medicinal Benefits
Ornidazole+diloxanide used to treat diarrhoea. It may help treat asymptomatic intestinal amoebiasis, such as loose stools, abdominal cramping, and stomach pain. Ornidazole+diloxanide is a combination of two drugs, namely: Ornidazole and Diloxanide. Ornidazole kills the bacteria by damaging its DNA, while Diloxanide kills the infection-causing micro-organisms by acting on the intestine. Together, Ornidazole+diloxanide helps treat diarrhoea.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Ornidazole+diloxanide
- Nausea
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Flatulence
Drug Warnings
Do not take Ornidazole+diloxanide if you are allergic to any of its contents. Talk to your doctor before taking Ornidazole+diloxanide if you have a fever, blood or pus in stools, or are suffering from chronic diarrhoea, diarrhoea caused by antibiotics, kidney or liver problems, or prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ornidazole+diloxanide should be given to children only if prescribed by a doctor. Ornidazole+diloxanide may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Let the doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements or herbal products.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking blood thinner (warfarin), muscle relaxant (vecuronium), hormone (levothyroxine), or anticonvulsant (phenobarbital or phenytoin).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, kidney or liver disease.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionAvoid consuming alcohol while taking Ornidazole+diloxanide as it might lead to increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Ornidazole+diloxanide only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe Ornidazole+diloxanide only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
cautionOrnidazole+diloxanide may cause dizziness. Do not drive or handle machinery unless you are alert.
Liver
consult your doctorPlease consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
consult your doctorPlease consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
consult your doctorOrnidazole+diloxanide should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
- Include bland foods such as bananas, rice, apples, cream of wheat, soda crackers, farina, applesauce, and toast to avoid aggravation of the digestive system.
- Avoid eating foods such as milk, dairy products, spicy foods, processed foods, pork, veal, sardines, raw vegetables, rhubarb, onions, corn, citrus fruits, alcohol, pineapples, cherries, seeded berries, grapes, caffeinated and carbonated drinks.
- Eat fibre-rich food such as whole grains, lentils, beans, broccoli, and peas.
- Maintain hygiene by washing your hands thoroughly before eating and also while preparing or serving.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Diarrhoea: Diarrhoea is a condition in which there is a frequent need to empty the bowels. It is characterized by loose and watery stools. The causes of diarrhoea include food intolerance, food allergy, adverse reactions to any medicine, viral infection, bacterial infection, intestinal disease, parasitic infection, and stomach or gallbladder surgery. The symptoms of diarrhoea include nausea, abdominal pain, cramps, dehydration, bloating, frequent urge to empty the bowels, and a large volume of stools or watery stools.
FAQs
Ornidazole+diloxanide is used to treat diarrhoea and dysentery.
Ornidazole+diloxanide works by killing infection-causing micro-organisms. Thereby, Ornidazole+diloxanide helps treat diarrhoea.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Ornidazole+diloxanide for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Ornidazole+diloxanide.
Ornidazole+diloxanide does not help in rehydration. Ornidazole+diloxanide should be taken along with plenty of fluids or oral rehydration solutions (ORS) to avoid dehydration, which could occur due to loss of fluids during diarrhoea.
Do not take Ornidazole+diloxanide for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor. Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better even after taking Ornidazole+diloxanide for a week.
Ornidazole+diloxanide may cause side effects such as nausea, headache, vomiting, and dizziness. Most of these side effects are temporary and do not require any medical attention, as they will gradually reduce over time. However, contact a doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
