Ovel OZ Tablet

Ovel OZ Tablet belongs to the class of 'antibiotics', primarily used to treat diarrhoea and dysentery. It helps treat various bacterial and parasitic infections, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, intestinal, vaginal, urinary tract infections and genital infections. Diarrhoea is a condition that causes the frequent passing of loose or watery stools. Dysentery is an intestinal inflammation that leads to severe diarrhoea accompanied by mucus or blood in the stools. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body.

Ovel OZ Tablet contains two antibiotic medicines, namely: Levofloxacin and Ornidazole. Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by inhibiting an enzyme called gyrase, which is responsible for the growth and development of bacterial DNA. Ornidazole is an anti-amoebic/ amebicide (kills amoeba that causes amoebic dysentery) and antiprotozoal (fights against protozoal infections) medicine. It also exerts antibacterial action and kills harmful bacteria and parasites (amoeba) by damaging their DNA by interfering with the protein formation process. 

Please take Ovel OZ Tablet in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor based on your medical condition. Ovel OZ Tablet is generally safe to use. However, some may experience side effects like nausea, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhoea, trouble sleeping, dizziness and headache. Most of these side effects of Ovel OZ Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Ovel OZ Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not suddenly stop this medicine to avoid unpleasant side effects and sudden withdrawal symptoms. Intake of probiotics, prebiotics and plenty of fluids is recommended if you suffer from dysentery and diarrhoea. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ovel OZ Tablet as it may cause dizziness. Avoid alcoholic beverages during your treatment, as it can worsen the disease and side effects. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Ovel OZ Tablet with proper consultation and caution.

Ovel OZ Tablet contains Levofloxacin and Ornidazole. It treats infections of bacteria and parasites. Levofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme required for the replication, transcription and repair of the DNA. It is also used to treat anthrax (a rare but serious bacterial illness) and certain types of plague. Ornidazole is an anti-amoebic, antiprotozoal and antibacterial medicine. It kills harmful protozoa and certain anaerobic bacteria by damaging their DNA and interfering with the protein formation process. It treats amoebiasis (amoebic dysentery), giardiasis (infection of the small intestine) and trichomoniasis (a sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite). Collectively, Ovel OZ Tablet treats various bacterial and parasitic infections, such as diarrhoea, dysentery, pneumonia, bronchitis, intestinal, vaginal, urinary tract infections and genital infections. Ovel OZ Tablet does not work for viral infections like common cold and flu.

Brief your medical history to doctor, if you are allergic to Ovel OZ Tablet or any of its components. Please let your doctor know before starting Ovel OZ Tablet if you have a history liver or kidney diseases, tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon, a tissue connecting muscle and bone), fits, diabetes, dehydration, blood dyscrasia (decreased peripheral blood cell counts), colitis (inflammation of the colon) or undergoing dialysis treatment. Levofloxacin in Ovel OZ Tablet can make myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness) worse, hence you should take Ovel OZ Tablet only under doctor's supervision. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Ovel OZ Tablet. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ovel OZ Tablet as it may cause dizziness. Please try avoiding alcoholic beverages during your treatment, as it worsens the disease and side effects. Ovel OZ Tablet is not recommended for patients younger than 18 years of age. 

• Levofloxacin can cause serious tendon problems and nerve damage, hence you should be cautious. If you experience any symptoms like severe headaches, extreme hunger, irritability, numbness, tingling, burning pain, confusion, agitation and memory problems, please stop using this medicine and seek immediate medical advice.
• Ovel OZ Tablet contains Levofloxacin, which might produce false-positive urine screening results for opiates. Inform the laboratory staff that you are taking Ovel OZ Tablet. 
• Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly since Levofloxacin may affect your glucose levels in diabetes.
• Quinolone antibiotics like Levofloxacin may cause QT prolongation (heart muscle takes longer than normal to recharge between beats) in electrocardiogram (ECG) in some patients.