Ofla Tz Tablets
Ofla Tz Tablets Description
Ofla Tz Tablet is a combination of Ofloxacin and Tinidazole, which are antibiotics used to treat bacterial and parasitic infections. It is used for conditions such as giardiasis, amebiasis, vaginal i
nfection, kidney or bladder infection, and respiratory infection. Symptoms of infection may include fever, chills, tiredness, vomiting, and stomach upset. Ofloxacin works by blocking DNA enzymes to kill and prevent the growth of bacteria, while Tinidazole reduces the nitro group to destroy bacteria's DNA. Before taking Ofla Tz Tablet, inform your doctor if you have genetic disorders, seizures, muscle weakness following antibiotic treatment, diabetes, abnormal blood pressure, heart disease, kidney diseases, intestinal inflammation, severe skin problems, muscle-weakening diseases, nerve pain, liver disease, or psychiatric illness. It is not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Common side effects may include changes in taste sensation, nausea, weakness, stomach upset, vomiting, weight gain, headache, dizziness, difficulty sleeping, itching, diarrhea, or constipation. Contact your doctor if any symptoms worsen.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹48.86 |
You Save | ₹6.66 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Tinidazole(500.0 Mg) + Ofloxacin(200.0 Mg) |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
Uses of Ofla Tz Tablets
- Ofla Tz Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections
Contraindications of Ofla Tz Tablets
- If you are allergic to Ofloxacin or Tinidazole, similar medicines or any ingredient of Ofla Tz Tablet
- Should not be used by patients younger than 18 years
- If you are breastfeeding, are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
- If you have a history of fits or epilepsy
- If you experience problems related to tendons, for example, swelling in the tendons
- If you have a family history of autoimmune blood disorder
- If you have any neurological disorders (like brain, spinal cord or other nerves)
Side effects of Ofla Tz Tablets
- Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhoea
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Spinning head
- Allergic skin reactions
Precautions and Warnings of Ofla Tz Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- If you experience pain and swelling in the joints or tendons, take rest, stop this medicine and inform your doctor
- If you experience muscle pain and muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis)
- If you have a history of fits
- If you experience burning, tingling, numbness and pain sensations
- If you experience nervousness, aggression, lack of sleep, anxiety, hallucinations, depression or suicidal thoughts, immediately inform your doctor
- If you have liver and kidney failure
- If you have watery diarrhoea and black tarry stools, immediately stop this medicine and inform your doctor
- If you experience any blood disorder, anaemia or abnormal blood count
- If you experience irregular heartbeat and difficulty in passing urine
- If you experience low and high blood sugar levels
Mode of Action of Ofla Tz Tablets
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Ofla Tz Tablets
Interactions of Ofla Tz Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Painkillers like Naproxen, Diclofenac, Aspirin and Indomethacin
- Concomitant use of painkillers like NSAIDs can cause fits and should be avoided as you may experience fits
- This medicine should be taken at least two hours before taking acidity medicines like Sucralfate, any preparation containing zinc, iron and certain anti-HIV drugs like Didanosine
- You may experience low blood sugar levels if you are taking anti-diabetic medicines, close blood sugar monitoring is needed
- Blood-thinning medications like Warfarin should not be given along with this medicine as it may lead to bleeding
- Medicines that can change the heart rhythm are Alprazolam, Resperidone and Lithium and antibiotics like Azithromycin, Clarithromycin, Procainamide and Quinidine
- Other medicines like Methotrexate, Furosemide(water pill), Probenecid and Cimetidine
Storage and disposal of Ofla Tz Tablets
- Store Ofla Tz Tablet in a cool and dry place protected from sunlight
- Keep it out of reach of children
Dosage of Ofla Tz Tablets
Overdose
- Symptoms of overdose of Ofla Tz Tablet include dizziness, confusion, nausea and fits (rarely)
- In case of an overdose, contact your doctor or reach out to your nearest hospital
Missed a Dose
- It would be best if you never miss your dose of antibiotics as it may lead to treatment failure
- If you missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember
- If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule
- Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I stop taking this medicine if I feel better?
References
- Emc SmPC. Ofloxacin. [Accessed on 24 Nonember 2023] (online)
- Emc SmPC. Tinidazole. [Accessed on 24 Nonember 2023] (online)
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- Swiss Pharma Nigeria Ltd - PMG-man [Internet]. [cited 2023 Nov 21]
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