Prescription requiredAntibiotic/Antiprotozoal (Anti-infective)

Floxant-Oz Tab — Uses, Dosage & Benefits

Floxant-Oz Tab is used for Treatment of mixed bacterial and protozoal infections, especially acute infectious diarrhoea, dysentery, gastroenteritis, and other gastrointestinal infections where both bacteria and amoebiasis/giardiasis are suspected.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated June 2026

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Active Ingredient / Composition

Ofloxacin 200 mg + Ornidazole 500 mg (tablet)

What is Floxant-Oz Tab used for?

Treatment of mixed bacterial and protozoal infections
especially acute infectious diarrhoea
dysentery
gastroenteritis
and other gastrointestinal infections where both bacteria and amoebiasis/giardiasis are suspected

How Floxant-Oz Tab Works

Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase/topoisomerase IV, stopping bacterial DNA replication. Ornidazole is a nitroimidazole that forms reactive metabolites in anaerobic/protozoal cells, damaging DNA and leading to cell death.

Dosage & Directions

Take by mouth as prescribed by a doctor, usually after food to reduce stomach upset. Swallow whole with water; complete the full course even if symptoms improve. Avoid taking with antacids/iron/zinc/calcium supplements within 2 hours before or after the dose.

Always follow your doctor's prescription. Do not self-medicate.

Key Benefits

Helps treat infectious diarrhoea and dysentery
Acts against a broad range of bacteria
Effective against protozoal infections like amoebiasis/giardiasis
Reduces abdominal cramps and frequency of loose stools due to infection

Pregnancy

Use with caution (consult doctor)

Alcohol Interaction

Avoid (may increase side effects; nitroimidazoles can cause disulfiram-like reaction in some patients)

Floxant-Oz Tab — Quick Facts

Composition: Ofloxacin 200 mg + Ornidazole 500 mg (tablet)
Therapeutic class: Antibiotic/Antiprotozoal (Anti-infective)
Drug class: Fluoroquinolone antibiotic + Nitroimidazole antiprotozoal/anti-anaerobe
Prescription: Required (Rx)
Price: ₹112
Habit forming: No
Storage: Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Floxant-Oz Tab — Usage FAQs

How should I take this medicine?

Follow the dosage prescribed by your doctor. Do not alter the dose without medical advice.

Can I take this medicine without a prescription?

Prescription-required medicines need a valid Rx. OTC medicines can be purchased directly.

What if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it is close to your next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose.

How long does it take to show effect?

The time to show effect varies by medicine and condition. Consult your doctor for specific timelines.

Floxant-Oz Tab — Uses, Dosage & Benefits

Active Ingredient / Composition

What is Floxant-Oz Tab used for?

How Floxant-Oz Tab Works

Dosage & Directions

Key Benefits

Pregnancy

Alcohol Interaction

Floxant-Oz Tab — Quick Facts

Floxant-Oz Tab — Usage FAQs

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Floxant-Oz Tab — Uses, Dosage & Benefits

Active Ingredient / Composition

What is Floxant-Oz Tab used for?

How Floxant-Oz Tab Works

Dosage & Directions

Key Benefits

Pregnancy

Alcohol Interaction

Floxant-Oz Tab — Quick Facts

Floxant-Oz Tab — Usage FAQs

More from PingMeDoc™

Safety disclaimer