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Olfox O 200mg/500mg Infusion Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

OFLOXACIN-200MG + ORNIDAZOLE-500MG

Uses:

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits:

Olfox O 200mg/500mg Infusion belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections. It is indicated in the treatment of diarrhoea, shigellosis, dental infections, post-surgical infections, and mixed infections of the cervix and vagina.Olfox O 200mg/500mg Infusion is a combination of two antibiotic drugs, namely: Ofloxacin and Ornidazole. Ofloxacin prevents the bacteria from repairing and dividing. Ornidazole damages the DNA of the infection-causing agents. Together, Olfox O 200mg/500mg Infusion kills the bacteria and helps in treating bacterial infections. Olfox O 200mg/500mg Infusion is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

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Olfox O 200mg/500mg Infusion contains Ofloxacin and Ornidazole. Ofloxacin prevents the bacteria from repairing and dividing. Ornidazole damages the DNA of the infection-causing bacteria. Together, Olfox O 200mg/500mg Infusion kills the bacteria and helps in treating bacterial infections.

Olfox O 200mg/500mg Infusion may cause photosensitivity (sensitivity to sunlight) and can make you sunburn easily. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Always wear protective clothing and sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher before going out.

Consult your doctor before taking Olfox O 200mg/500mg Infusion if you have diabetes, as Olfox O 200mg/500mg Infusion may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar levels). Regularly monitor blood sugar levels while taking Olfox O 200mg/500mg Infusion to avoid unpleasant events.

Olfox O 200mg/500mg Infusion contains ofloxacin which might produce false-positive urine screening results for opiates. Inform the person doing the tests that you are on treatment with Olfox O 200mg/500mg Infusion.