Oflox-TZ Tablet

• Oflox Tz Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections

• If you are allergic to Ofloxacin or Tinidazole, similar medicines or any ingredient of Oflox 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)

• Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhoea
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Spinning head
• Allergic skin reactions

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

• Store Oflox Tz Tablet in a cool and dry place protected from sunlight
• Keep it out of reach of children

• Oflox TZ Tablet is a Fluoroquinolone and Nitroimidazole combination antibiotic medicine that treats bacterial and parasitic infections like giardiasis, amebiasis, respiratory infection, vaginal infection, and urinary bladder infection. It contains Ofloxacin and Tinidazole which work by stopping the growth of bacteria and parasites and killing them by blocking DNA enzymes.
• Before taking this medication, it is essential to consult with your doctor if you have any medical condition, and it is not recommended for use in pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers.
• The most common side effects of taking Oflox TZ Tablet may include changes in taste sensation, feeling sick, weakness, stomach upset, vomiting, gaining weight, headache, dizziness, difficulty in sleeping, itching, diarrhoea, or constipation.

Overdose

• Symptoms of overdose of Oflox 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

How Does It Work?

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