Cifran-OZ Tablet

Cifran-OZ tablet is used for the treatment of diarrhoea of mixed infection in adults patients only. It is a combination of ciprofloxacin and ornidazole. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic medicine and ornidazole is an anti-worm medicine.

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to it. Take immediate medical attention if you experience muscle weakness, allergic rashes, fits, disturbances in glucose levels and abnormal heart rhythm. Avoid using this medicine if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Always take the medicine as prescribed by the doctor for the prescribed duration. Do not stop taking the medicine, even if you feel better as incomplete treatment may result in treatment failure and the infection might reoccur.

Dosage

Overdose

Take the Cifran-OZ tablet in the correct dose exactly as prescribed by your doctor. An overdose may increase the side effects of medicine such as dizziness, anxiety, pain in the abdomen. If you think you have taken more medicine, then take immediate medical attention.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of this medcine, 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 this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Bacteria also needs growth and multiplication for their survival. This process requires protein synthesis. Ciprofloxacin, by altering DNA function, stops this protein synthesis process in bacteria and eventually blocks the growth and multiplication.
• Ornidazole is an anti-worm group of medicine that damages the protozoa like an amoeba by damaging their cell structure. Thus, a combination of this medicine helps to treat bacterial and protozoal infections.

Directions for Use

• Take the Cifran-OZ tablet as a whole with sufficient water. Do not break or chew the medicine.
• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take the Cifran-OZ tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information related to the safety of this medicine in pregnant women. However, it is advised to avoid using this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Can I take the Cifran-OZ tablet while breastfeeding?

This medicine may pass into the breastmilk and can adversely affect the baby. It may produce malformation of joints and cartilage so avoid using this medicine if you are breastfeeding your baby.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed the Cifran-OZ tablet?

Cifran-OZ may produce dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are taking this medicine.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with the Cifran-OZ tablet?

Chances of dizziness and liver damage increases if you take this medicine along with alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have any kidney problems, heart disorder, fits, nerve-related disorder, muscle waekness, or any other pre-existing health condition.
• You have a history of any tendon problem with the use of any antibiotic medicines before.
• You have diabetes (as there are chances of low blood sugar with ciprofloxacin).
• You are a female or an elderly patient and taking other medicines which may alter the heart rhythm.
• You have an enlargement or bulge of the large blood vessel.
• You have a history or family history of tear in the wall of a major artery of the heart (aortic dissection) high blood pressure or known atherosclerosis (fat deposition in blood vessels).
• You or family history of glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. As it may produce destruction of red blood cells and cause anaemia. Anaemia characterized by weakness, breathing difficulty and pale skin.
• You experience sudden, severe pain in the abdomen, chest or back, consult your doctor immediately.

Contraindications

• If you have a history of allergy to any of the contents of the Cifran-OZ tablet.
• If you are taking other medicines like tizanidine.

Side effects

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Sleepiness
• Indigestion
• Poor cordination
• Giddiness
• Lack of energy
• Headache
• Dizziness

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines may affect the way the Cifran-OZ tablet works or the medicine itself may reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform the doctor about the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunosuppressants or medicines for the brain-related disorder, antigout medicines etc.
• Cifran-OZ tablet must be taken at least two hours before taking medicines containing magnesium/aluminium used for acidity, to treat ulcers like sucralfate, a preparation containing zinc and iron and certain anti-HIV drugs like didanosine.
• Other medicines that should be used with caution are theophylline (used in breathing problems), anticoagulants like warfarin.

Interactions with food items

Cifran-OZ tablet should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal or ingestion of milk and/or other dairy products.

Storage and disposal

• Keep the Cifran-OZ tablet out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after its expiry date.
• Store it below 30°C in the original packaging.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How does the Cifran-OZ tablet work?

• Cifran-OZ tablets contain a medicine known as Ciprofloxacin and Ornidazole. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic medicine and Ornidazole is an antiprotozoal group of medicine.
• Ciprofloxacin blocks the growth and multiplication of bacteria while Ornidazole damages the protozoa like an amoeba by damaging their cell structure. Thus, a combination of this medicine helps to treat bacterial and protozoal infections.

Can I stop taking the Cifran-OZ Tablet on my own?

No, do not stop taking the CIfran-OZ tablets on your own. You should complete the treatment course given by your doctor, it is necessary for complete recovery from the infection and to avoid recurrence of the infection.

Can I take Cifran-OZ Tablet for a prolonged duration?

Cifran-OZ Tablet should be taken in the correct dose and for the exact duration as advised by your doctor for your medical condition. Taking this medicine for a prolonged duration can cause fungal infections of the mouth, vagina, etc. Consult your doctor if you white patches in your mouth, white vaginal discharge, etc after taking this medicine for a prolonged duration.