Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone
About
Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone is a combination medicine used to treat diarrhoea. Diarrhoea is a condition in which there is a frequent need to empty the bowels. It is characterised by loose and watery stools. Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone helps treat asymptomatic intestinal amoebiases such as loose stools, abdominal cramping, and stomach pain. Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone also helps to treat amoebic infections and also provides relief from painful pressure caused by excess gas in the stomach and intestines.
Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone contains Ornidazole (antiprotozoal), Diloxanide (amoebicide), and Simethicone (anti-foaming agent). Ornidazole kills bacteria by damaging their DNA. Diloxanide kills the infection-causing micro-organisms by acting on the intestine. Simethicone works by lowering the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract. Together, Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone helps in treating diarrhoea.
You are advised to take Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, and flatulence. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone should be given to children only if prescribed by a doctor. Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol with Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone as it could lead to increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.
Uses of Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone
Medicinal Benefits
Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone is a combination of three drugs, namely: Ornidazole, Diloxanide, and Simethicone. Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone is used to treat diarrhoea. Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone helps treat asymptomatic intestinal amoebiases such as loose stools, abdominal cramping, and stomach pain. Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone also helps to treat infections caused by amoeba and bacteria and also provides relief from painful pressure caused by excess gas in the stomach and intestines. Ornidazole is an antiprotozoal that kills bacteria by damaging their DNA. Diloxanide is an amoebicide that kills the infection-causing micro-organisms by acting on the intestine. Simethicone is an anti-foaming agent that works by lowering the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract. Together, Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone helps in treating diarrhoea.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Flatulence
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone if you are allergic to any of its contents. Talk to your doctor before taking Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone if you have a fever, blood or pus in stools, are suffering from chronic diarrhoea, diarrhoea caused by antibiotics, kidney or liver problems, prolonged or uncontrolled vomiting. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone should be given to children only if prescribed by a doctor. Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol with Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone as it could lead to increased dizziness.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), muscle relaxant (vecuronium), hormone (levothyroxine)
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, kidney or liver disease.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid consuming alcohol while taking Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone as it might lead to increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
cautionOrnidazole+diloxanide+simethicone may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or handle machinery unless you are alert.
Liver
cautionDose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
cautionDose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
cautionOrnidazole+diloxanide+simethicone should be used in children only if prescribed by the doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
- Include bland foods such as bananas, rice, apples, cream of wheat, soda crackers, farina, applesauce, and toast to avoid aggravation of the digestive system.
- Avoid eating foods such as milk, dairy products, spicy foods, processed foods, pork, veal, sardines, raw vegetables, rhubarb, onions, corn, citrus fruits, alcohol, pineapples, cherries, seeded berries, grapes, caffeinated and carbonated drinks.
- Eat fibre-rich food such as whole grains, lentils, beans, broccoli, and peas.
- Wash your hands thoroughly before eating and also while preparing or serving.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Diarrhoea: Diarrhoea is the condition in which there is a frequent need to empty the bowels. It is characterised by loose and watery stools. Diarrhoea could be acute or chronic. Acute diarrhoea generally lasts for a few days. It could occur due to bacterial, viral infection or food poisoning. Chronic diarrhoea lasts for at least four weeks. It could occur due to intestinal disease/disorder such as Crohn’s disease or celiac disease. The causes of diarrhoea include food intolerance, food allergy, adverse reaction to any medicine, viral infection, bacterial infection, intestinal disease, parasitic infection, and stomach or gallbladder surgery. The symptoms of diarrhoea include nausea, abdominal pain, cramps, dehydration, bloating, frequent urge to empty the bowels, and large volume of stools or watery stools.
FAQs
Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone contains Ornidazole, Diloxanide, and Simethicone. Ornidazole kills bacteria by damaging their DNA. Diloxanide kills the infection-causing micro-organisms by acting on the intestine. Simethicone lowers the surface tension of gas bubbles, facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract. Together, Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone helps in treating diarrhoea.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone.
Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone is used to treat amoebic infections by killing the infection-causing micro-organisms. Amoebic infection or amoebiasis is a parasitic infection of the colon caused by protozoa called Entamoeba histolytica.
Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone does not help in rehydration. Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone should be taken along with plenty of fluids or oral rehydration solutions (ORS) to avoid dehydration which could occur due to loss of fluids during diarrhoea.
Do not take Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor. Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better even after taking Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone for a week.
Ornidazole+diloxanide+simethicone might cause changes in taste. If you experience this, gargle with water, drink plenty of fluids, brush your teeth, chew sugar-free mint or gum to remove the off-taste.
