Description:
Oford-LB Tablet is a combination medicine that is used to treat diarrhea and dysentery. It prevents the growth of microorganisms to treat bacterial infections. It also promotes the growth of good bacteria in the gut for proper digestion. Oford-LB Tablet is a prescription medicine that is to be taken as per the prescription or as suggested by the doctor. It should be taken with food, but it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The treatment must be completed even if you feel better. Oford-LB Tablet may lead to some side effects such as nausea, headaches, dryness of mouth, etc. To overcome any such side effects, it is advised to eat a healthy balanced diet and drink plenty of fluid. Maintaining good oral hygiene can prevent or manage the dryness of the mouth. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must consult your doctor immediately. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys. Also, tell your doctor if you are on any medication for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with the doctors before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive dizziness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy. If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine and consult your doctor. It is advised to take proper rest during the course of treatment for the medicine to work effectively.
Uses / Indications:
Treatment of Diarrhea | Treatment of Dysentery
Pregnancy interaction:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Side Effects:
Vomiting | Stomach pain | Loss of appetite | Headache | Dizziness
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oford-LB Tablet is to be taken with food.
Introduction:
In Treatment of Diarrhea Diarrhea is a condition in which you frequently pass loose, watery stools. Oford-LB Tablet helps treat diarrhea by killing the bacteria causing infections as well as prevents them from multiplying. Oford-LB Tablet makes the stool less watery as well as reduces the frequency of loose motions. This helps you to stay well and do your daily activities without any problem. Oford-LB Tablet also restores the level of good bacteria in your stomach and thus prevents stomach upset due to the antibiotics. Since diarrhea causes loss of fluid from the body, drink plenty of fluids to make sure you stay hydrated. In Treatment of Dysentery Dysentery is a bacterial or parasitic infection in which you pass loose and watery stools with blood and mucus. You may have severe stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Oford-LB Tablet works by stopping the growth of bacteria and parasites causing infection. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. In order to prevent the spread of infection, it is advisable to always wash your hands after using the toilet.
Benefits:
Oford-LB Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Ornidazole, Ofloxacin, and Lactobacillus. Ornidazole is an antibiotic which kills bacteria and other infectious microorganisms by damaging the DNA. Ofloxacin is also an antibiotic which kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. Together, they treat your infection effectively. Lactobacillus is a live microorganism which restores the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset with antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.
Safety Advice:
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- Alcohol : UNSAFE
- It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oford
- LB Tablet.
- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Oford
- LB Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Oford
- LB Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- Driving : UNSAFE
- Oford
- LB Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
- Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Oford
- LB Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Oford
- LB Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
- Liver : CAUTION
- Oford
- LB Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oford
- LB Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose of Oford-LB Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Facts:
Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::GASTRO INTESTINAL
Product Primary Uses:
Treatment of Diarrhea | Treatment of Dysentery
Lactation Interaction:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Driving Interaction:
UNSAFE
Kidney Interaction:
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Liver Interaction:
CAUTION
Other Drugs Interaction:
UNSAFE
Manufacturer Address:
6, Cathedral Road, Chennai - 600 086.