Sterzol 500mg Infusion belongs to a class of antibacterial medications called 'nitroimidazoles' primarily used to treat bacterial infections such as septicemia, meningitis, peritonitis, post-operative wound infections, post-natal sepsis, septic abortion, endometritis, and anaerobic systemic infections caused by ornidazole-sensitive microflora. It is also used to treat post-operative infections, severe intestinal amoebiasis, and giardiasis.

Sterzol 500mg Infusion contains 'Ornidazole' that works by damaging the DNA of the infection-causing agent and inhibiting their growth. Thus, it treats infections. Sterzol 500mg Infusion is indicated in the treatment of acute and severe infections or when oral administration is not possible.

In some cases, Sterzol 500mg Infusion may cause common side-effects such as dry mouth, headache, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. 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 you experience these side effects persistently.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Sterzol 500mg Infusion. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Notify your doctor about your current list of medications, including over-the-counter products (vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions.

Sterzol 500mg Infusion belongs to a class of antibacterial medications called 'nitroimidazoles' primarily used to treat bacterial infections such as septicemia (blood infection), meningitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord), peritonitis (inflammation of the membrane lining the abdominal wall and abdominal organs), post-operative wound infections, post-natal sepsis (bacterial infection of the uterus), septic abortion (abortion due to uterine infection), endometritis (inflammation of the uterine lining), and anaerobic systemic infections caused by ornidazole-sensitive microflora. It is also used to treat post-operative infections, severe intestinal amoebiasis (intestinal infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica), and giardiasis (intestinal infection caused by giardia parasite). Sterzol 500mg Infusion works by damaging the DNA of the infection-causing agent and inhibiting its growth. Thereby, treating infections. Sterzol 500mg Infusion is indicated in the treatment of acute and severe infections or when oral administration is not possible.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhoea

Do not take Sterzol 500mg Infusion if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor about your current list of medications, including over-the-counter products (vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions. Consult your doctor before taking Sterzol 500mg Infusion if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Sterzol 500mg Infusion in children.

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.

• 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.

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply and infect the body. They can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. These infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Anyone can get a bacterial infection, but people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines like steroids are more prone to infections.