Satromax-O Tablet belongs to the class of ‘antibiotics’, primarily used to treat diarrhoea and dysentery. It helps treat bacterial infections, including intra-abdominal infection, gynaecological and pelvic infections, foot ulcers in diabetes, post-operative infections, dental infections, and infections in immunocompromised patients. Diarrhoea is a condition that causes the frequent passing of loose or watery stools. Dysentery is an intestinal inflammation that leads to severe diarrhoea accompanied by mucus or blood in the stools. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body.

Satromax-O Tablet contains two antibiotic medicines, namely: Ofloxacin and Satranidazole. Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme required to replicate, transcription, and repair the DNA. Satranidazole is an anti-amoebic, antiprotozoal, and anti-bacterial medicine that treats various infections caused by bacteria and parasites (amoeba). It is bactericidal and kills harmful bacteria and parasites (amoeba) by damaging its DNA. It prevents the division of bacterial cells and inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells.

Please take Satromax-O Tablet in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor based on your medical condition. Satromax-O Tablet is generally safe to use. However, some may experience side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, dizziness, and headache. Most of these side effects of Satromax-O Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Satromax-O Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not suddenly stop this medicine to avoid unpleasant side effects and sudden withdrawal symptoms. Intake of probiotics, prebiotics, and plenty of fluids is recommended if you suffer from dysentery and diarrhoea. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Satromax-O Tablet as it may cause dizziness. Please try avoiding alcoholic beverages during your treatment as it can cause flushing and a general sick feeling. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Satromax-O Tablet with proper consultation and caution.

Satromax-O Tablet contains two antibiotic medicines, namely: Ofloxacin and Satranidazole. Ofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme required for replicating, transcription, and repairing the DNA. Satranidazole is an anti-amoebic, antiprotozoal, and anti-bacterial medicine effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It kills the harmful anaerobic bacteria and certain anaerobic protozoa (Trichomonas vaginalis, Entamoeba histolytica, and Giardia lamblia) causing diarrhoea. It is bactericidal and kills harmful bacteria and parasites (amoeba) by damaging its DNA. It also prevents the division of bacterial cells and inhibits the repairing of bacterial cells.

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to Satromax-O Tablet or any of its components. Please let your doctor know in advance if you have liver or kidney diseases, tendonitis, fits, blood dyscrasia, colitis, diabetes, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), dehydration, high blood pressure, nerve problems (peripheral neuropathy), mental/mood disorders (depression) or undergoing dialysis treatment. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Satromax-O Tablet . Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Satromax-O Tablet as it may cause dizziness and visual disturbances. Please try avoiding alcoholic beverages during your treatment as it can cause flushing and a general sick feeling. Satromax-O Tablet is not recommended for children less than 18 years of age.

• Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto, and cheese.
• Eat fibre rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas.
• Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
• If you have diarrhoea try to drink appropriate amounts of fluids to avoid dehydration.
• If you have minor diarrhoea (less than four stools daily) drinking caffeine-free soft drinks, juices, or sport rehydration drinks can be sufficient.
• If the diarrhoea is more severe, specially formulated rehydration drinks should be taken.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages with Satromax-O Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Satromax-O Tablet in fighting off infections.

• Satromax-O Tablet contains Ofloxacin which might produce false-positive urine screening results for opiates. Inform the laboratory staff that you are taking Satromax-O Tablet .
• Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly since Ofloxacin in Satromax-O Tablet  may affect your glucose levels in diabetes.
• Satromax-O Tablet may affect coagulation test or prothrombin time (time is taken for blood clotting), liver function tests, and serum tests. Hence, it is advised to inform your doctor and laboratory staff beforehand if you are undergoing these examinations.
• Quinolone antibiotics like Ofloxacin may cause QT prolongation (heart muscle takes longer than normal to recharge between beats) in electrocardiogram (ECG) in some patients.

Diarrhoea is a condition that causes the frequent passing of loose or watery stools. It is caused by bacteria (campylobacter and Escherichia coli), virus (norovirus or rotavirus), and parasites in contaminated food and water.

Dysentery is an intestinal inflammation that leads to severe diarrhoea accompanied by mucus or blood in the stools. It is mostly caused by shigella bacteria (shigellosis) or an amoeba.

Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria occur in three basic shapes, spherical, rod and spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever, and tiredness.