Indications

Anti-amoebic

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to ornidazole or to other nitroimidazole derivatives.

Special Precautions

Renal and hepatic impairment. CNS diseases e.g. epilepsy or multiple sclerosis. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy and lactation.

Side Effects

Somnolence, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, tremor, rigidity, poor coordination, seizures, tiredness, vertigo, temporary loss of consciousness and signs of sensory or mixed peripheral neuropathy, taste disturbances, abnormal LFTs, skin reactions.

Drug Interactions

Potentiates effect of coumarin-type oral anticoagulants. Prolongs the muscle-relaxant effect of vecuronium bromide.

Route of Administration

Oral

Dosage

As directed by the physician