Nanokare

Antibiotic Antidiarrhoeal

O2 Tablets
Composition
Each film coated tablet contains:
 

Ofloxacin
200 mg

Ornidazole
500 mg
Presentation
O2 is available as a strip of 10 tablets.
O2H Tablets
Composition
Each film coated tablet contains:
 

Ofloxacin
100 mg

Ornidazole
250 mg
Presentation
O2H is available as a strip of 10 tablets
O2 Suspension
Composition
Each 5 ml contains:
 

Ofloxacin
50 mg

Ornidazole
125 mg
Presentation
O2 Suspension is available as a bottle of 30 ml.
O2 Infusion
Description
Infections caused by more than one type of organisms are called as mixed infections and the best therapeutic option for their treatment is to combine two different drugs with different mechanism of action.

O2 is a combination of ofloxacin and ornidazole. Ofloxacin is second generation fluoro-quinolone antibiotic which inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase enzyme, interfering in the synthesis of DNA in the bacteria and shows bactericidal action.

Ornidazole is a newer nitroimidazoles with superior efficacy and longer duration of action. It kills susceptible microorganisms by interfering with DNA functioning.

Combination of these two drugs have shown higher efficacy, broad antimicrobial spectrum ,least incidence of side effects & good tolerability.
Indications
Diarrhoea and dysentery
Pelvic Inflammatory disease
Post surgical care
  • Prophylaxis in elective surgery
  • Post Appendectomy
  • Intra-abdominal infections
  • Hernia Repair
Composition
100 ml of infusion consist of:
 

Ofloxacin
200 mg

Ornidazole
500 mg

Dental infections
  • Root canal infections
  • Periapical abscess
  • Periodontal abscess
  • Pre & post-operative care
ENT infections
Skin and soft tissue infections
 

Dosage
O2 for adults
One tablet twice daily.

O2 H (Between 8 -12 yrs of children)
One tablet twice daily.

O2 Suspension (Below 8 yrs children)
2.5 to 5 ml twice daily.

O2 Infusion
100 ml two times a day by infusion.

Adverse reactions
Few incidences of nausea, vomiting, headache and metallic taste are reported.
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to either ingredient.
Pregnancy
Presentation
O2 infusion is available in the bottle of 100 ml.