Ornidazole
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water after food to minimize gastric irritation. Maintain copious hydration. Refrain from all alcohol intake during therapy and for 48 hours post-treatment. Complete the full prescribed course.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Nausea, metallic taste, vomiting, dizziness, sleep disturbances, abdominal cramps. Rare/Severe: Tendonitis/tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, seizures, QT prolongation, and severe allergic reactions.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Avoid alcohol entirely to prevent severe adverse interactions. Fluoroquinolone safety warnings regarding tendon rupture, CNS toxicities, and peripheral neuropathy apply. Contraindicated in myasthenia gravis, epilepsy, and pregnancy.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Ornidazole
Found 2 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Ofloxacin 200mg + Ornidazole 500mg Tablets
Ofloxacin and Ornidazole is a broad-spectrum fixed-dose antimicrobial combination pairing a fluoroquinolone with a nitroimidazole. Ofloxacin halts bacterial DNA multiplication, while ornidazole damages microbial DNA through free nitro radicals, eradicating anaerobes and protozoa. Indicated for mixed bacterial and protozoal gastroenteritis, amoebic dysentery, pelvic inflammatory disease, dental infections, and post-surgical abdominal sepsis.
Ornidazole Tablets 500mg
Ornidazole is a synthetic nitroimidazole antiprotozoal and antibacterial agent. It is activated inside protozoa and anaerobic bacteria to form reactive reduced intermediates that interact with DNA, inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis. Indicated for acute amoebic dysentery, amoebic liver abscess, giardiasis, trichomoniasis, and anaerobic surgical and dental infections.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Ornidazole.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ofloxacin 200mg + Ornidazole 500mg Tablets | 10's | ₹28.36 | OFLOX OZ, OFLOTAS OZ, ORNI, ZENFLOX, OLOX OZ | ₹145.72 | 81% Save |
| Ornidazole Tablets 500mg | 10's | ₹23.44 | ORNI, ORNIDA | ₹129.35 | 82% Save |
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