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:
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.