Ornida 500mg Tablet (Ornidazole 500mg)

Medical Description

Ornida Tablet is an antibiotic medicine. It is used for the treatment of bacterial and protozoal infections of different body parts like the stomach, liver, intestine, brain, urinary tract, genitals and skin. It contains ornidazole as its active ingredient. It works by inhibiting the growth of microorganism that causes infection. The dose and duration of the treatment with this medicine will be decided by your doctor. Complete the course of treatment for effective infection control.

Uses of Ornida 500 MG

For the treatment of bacterial and protozoal infections of different body parts like stomach, liver, intestine, brain, urinary tract, genitals and skin.

Contraindications of Ornida 500 MG

If you have an allergic reaction to ornidazole or other medicine belonging to the same class of medicines like metronidazole or any ingredient of Ornida Tablet

Side effects of Ornida 500 MG

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Stomach discomfort
Dry mouth
Loss of appetite
Skin rashes and itching

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You have a liver or kidney problem, you are pregnant or breastfeeding
You are suffering from fits, seizures, convulsions or have issues like multiple sclerosis

Mode of Action of Ornida 500 MG

How Does It Work?
It acts by interacting with the DNA of the microorganism and interferes with DNA replication, growth of microorganism and metabolic processes and thus, disrupts the microorganism responsible for causing infection.

Directions for Use of Ornida 500 MG

Take Ornida Tablet as a whole as instructed by your doctor after your meals

Interactions of Ornida 500 MG

Interactions with other medicines
Some medicines can affect the way Ornida Tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Especially if you are taking muscle relaxants.
Ornidazole can increase the blood-thinning effects of certain oral anticoagulant, your doctor may adjust the dose accordingly.
This medicine can prolong the muscle relaxant effect of medicines like vecuronium bromide
Be cautious if you are taking medicines like lithium used to treat depression, Cimetidine as antacids, antiepileptic medicine used to treat seizures and convulsions like Phenytoin and Phenobarbital.

Storage and disposal of Ornida 500 MG

Store Ornida Tablet below 30°C protected from light
Keep it out of the reach of childrens and pets

Dosage of Ornida 500 MG

Overdose
Symptoms of overdose are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dry mouth, etc. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed dose.