Ornida Tablet

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.

Dosage

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.

Mode of Action

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

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

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Ornida Tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information on the use of this medicine and effects during pregnancy. Hence, it should not be used until considered essential for your condition and prescribed by your doctor. It should not be used in early pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Ornida Tablet while breastfeeding?

The effects of this medicine on a breastfed infant is not clear. Therefore, a decision of whether to discontinue breastfeeding or the medicine should be taken by a doctor after close examination of the necessity of ornidazole treatment for nursing mothers over the benefit of breastfeeding to the infant.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Ornida Tablet?

You may experience sleepiness, dizziness, giddiness or temporary loss of consciousness and fits. Thus, be careful and alert while driving and operating any machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Ornida Tablet?

You should avoid alcohol intake during the treatment and for at least 3 days after discontinuing the medicine.

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

Contraindications

• 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

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

Interactions

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Any specific precautions I need to be careful of before taking this medicine?

Inform your doctor if you have taken cholera vaccine or have a scheduled appointment to take cholera vaccine, you have planned surgery, operation or dental procedure.

For how long do I need to take this medicine?

You are supposed to complete the prescribed dosage duration by your physician. If you skip the dose or do not complete the course, it may decrease the effectiveness of immediate treatment.