Setoflox Oz Tab

Composition

Ofloxacin 200 mg + Ornidazole 500 mg

Uses of Setoflox Oz Tab

Treatment of acute infectious diarrhoea and dysentery (including traveller’s diarrhoea), gastrointestinal infections due to mixed bacterial and protozoal organisms (e.g., amoebiasis/giardiasis with bacterial co-infection), as prescribed by a doctor

• •Helps treat infectious diarrhoea and dysentery
• •Covers mixed bacterial and protozoal infections
• •Reduces abdominal cramps and loose stools due to susceptible organisms
• •Effective against anaerobic/protozoal causes when indicated

How it works

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

Directions for use

Tablet for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed; commonly taken after food with water to reduce stomach upset. Complete the full course even if you feel better; do not skip doses.

Side effects

Common side effects of Setoflox Oz Tab may include:

• •Nausea
• •vomiting
• •abdominal pain
• •diarrhoea
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