LEFO-OZ Levofloxacin & Ornidazole Tablets are a prescription combination medication containing two active ingredients: Levofloxacin (250 mg) and Ornidazole (500 mg). This tablet is primarily used to treat a variety of bacterial and parasitic infections, including:
Diarrhea and dysentery
Gastrointestinal infections
Chest and respiratory infections (such as pneumonia and bronchitis)
Urinary tract infections
Vaginal and genital infections
How it works:
Levofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, preventing bacteria from dividing and repairing, which leads to their death.
Ornidazole is both anti-amoebic and antiprotozoal, killing parasites and anaerobic bacteria by damaging their DNA.
Dosage & Administration:
Take the tablet with food at a fixed time as prescribed by your doctor.
Swallow whole; do not chew, crush, or break the tablet.
Complete the full course, even if symptoms improve early.
Precautions:
Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice.
Use with caution in patients with liver or kidney disease.
Avoid alcohol as it can increase side effects like dizziness.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness; avoid driving or operating machinery if affected.
Common Side Effects:
Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain
Loss of appetite, headache, dizziness
Skin rash, itching, insomnia
Important: Inform your doctor of any allergies, other medications, or existing health conditions before starting this medicine. Do not use in children under 18 years unless specifically directed by a healthcare provider
