Ornidazole Tablets
Formulated to manage parasitic infections to alleviate symptoms.
- Categories
- Antibiotics · Antiparasitics
- Active ingredient
- Ornidazole
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 500mg
Ornidazole Tablets details
- Conditions
- Trichomoniasis · Amoebiasis · Giardiasis
- Therapeutic class
- Nitroimidazole Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Nitroimidazole
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to nitroimidazoles; neurological disorders
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor for CNS effects
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- metallic taste; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- formulated to manage parasitic infections to alleviate symptoms.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Onset Time
- 1–3 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Adults and children
Serious side effects
peripheral neuropathy, requires immediate medical attention; seizures, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
A nitroimidazole derivative that disrupts microbial DNA synthesis, resulting in cell death in susceptible protozoa and anaerobic bacteria.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: avoid in first trimester. Breastfeeding: discontinue breastfeeding during treatment.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Ornidazole Tablets
Ornidazole Tablets contain the active ingredient Ornidazole, an effective anti-protozoal and anti-bacterial agent. It is an established choice for the treatment of parasitic infections including Trichomoniasis, Amoebiasis and Giardiasis. The medication is formulated as a 500mg tablet, designed for oral administration. This treatment addresses severe infections by disrupting the growth of specific protozoa and anaerobic bacteria found in these conditions.
Ornidazole Tablets availability in Asia
Ornidazole Tablets are registered across 12 markets including South Korea, the UAE and Singapore, with availability also in Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. Generic Ornidazole, often manufactured in India, is a more budget-friendly alternative to branded forms for residents and expats living in areas without easy access to a well stocked pharmacy. This medication is best used under a doctor’s care to monitor the infection and ensure appropriate treatment duration.