Ariof OZ 200mg/500mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is ariof oz 200mg/500mg tablet used for?
Ariof OZ 200mg/500mg Tablet is a combination antibiotic used to treat diarrhea and dysentery caused by bacterial or parasitic infections. It contains Ofloxacin, which kills bacteria, and Ornidazole, which kills parasites, working together to stop the infection and relieve symptoms like loose stools and abdominal pain.
- Generic Name: Ofloxacin + Ornidazole
- Manufacturer: Ariane Biotech
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ ariof oz 200mg/500mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Gastrointestinal infections, diarrhea, dysentery, intra-abdominal infections
Off-label uses: Pelvic inflammatory disease, prostatitis
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Ofloxacin + Ornidazole |
| Brand Name | Assault Novo 200 mg/500 mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Ariane Biotech |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Antibiotic + Antiprotozoal |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Ofloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication; Ornidazole disrupts DNA structure in anaerobic organisms
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take ariof oz 200mg/500mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of ariof oz 200mg/500mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Metallic taste
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Tendon rupture
- Peripheral neuropathy
- QT prolongation
- Seizures
- Clostridium difficile colitis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Blood dyscrasias
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Hepatotoxicity
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Insulin | Moderate | Hypoglycemia risk |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Increased CNS side effects |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Antidiabetic agents
- QT-prolonging drugs
โก Moderate Interactions
- NSAIDs
- Corticosteroids
- Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Caffeine
- Theophylline
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Avoid dairy products, antacids, and iron supplements within 2 hours of dosing
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may cause disulfiram-like reaction with Ornidazole
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones or nitroimidazoles, epilepsy, history of tendon disorders with quinolones, pregnancy, lactation
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, liver function, blood glucose, ECG for QT prolongation
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; no specific antidote; hemodialysis may help
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double dose