Lamizol O 200 mg/500 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, bacterial infections by inflammation of the peritoneum, eye and ear infections, skin and soft tissue infections, sexually transmitted infections, respiratory infections, vaginal infections, protozoan infections, intra-abdominal infections, and infections during surgical procedures. It is also indicated in the treatment of diarrhoea of mixed infections in adults.

Lamizol O 200 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotic drugs, namely: Ofloxacin and Ornidazole. Ofloxacin inhibits DNA gyrase, which is required for the replication, transcription, and repair of the DNA. Ornidazole inhibits protein synthesis and leads to cell death, thereby killing the bacteria. Together, Lamizol O 200 mg/500 mg Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections.

Take Lamizol O 200 mg/500 mg Tablet as prescribed. In some cases, Lamizol O 200 mg/500 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, and dizziness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Talk to your doctor if you experience pain in tendons, swelling, and inflammation as Lamizol O 200 mg/500 mg Tablet is associated with an increased risk of tendon rupture and tendonitis. Consult your doctor before taking Lamizol O 200 mg/500 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lamizol O 200 mg/500 mg Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Lamizol O 200 mg/500 mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness. Lamizol O 200 mg/500 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

Lamizol O 200 mg/500 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infections, bacterial infections by inflammation of the peritoneum, eye and ear infections, skin and soft tissue infections, sexually transmitted infections, respiratory infections, vaginal infections, protozoan infections, intra-abdominal infections, and infections during surgical procedures. It is also indicated in the treatment of diarrhoea of mixed infections in adults. Lamizol O 200 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotic drugs, namely: Ofloxacin and Ornidazole. Ofloxacin inhibits DNA gyrase, which is required for the replication, transcription, and repair of the DNA. Ornidazole inhibits protein synthesis and leads to cell death, thereby killing the bacteria. Together, Lamizol O 200 mg/500 mg Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections. Lamizol O 200 mg/500 mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Headache
• Dizziness

Do not take Lamizol O 200 mg/500 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you had swelling or tearing of tendons while taking quinolone antibiotics; or if you have myasthenia gravis, as it may cause increased muscle weakness. Talk to your doctor before taking Lamizol O 200 mg/500 mg Tablet if you have epilepsy, low levels of potassium, nervous or muscle problems, head injury or brain tumour, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, heart, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Lamizol O 200 mg/500 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lamizol O 200 mg/500 mg Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Lamizol O 200 mg/500 mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.

• Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.

• Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.

• Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.

• Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.