Ornidazole Tablets
Formulated to alleviate anaerobic bacterial and protozoal infections to support tissue clearing and target parasitic DNA structures.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Ornidazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 500mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Ornidazole Tablets vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Ornidazole Tablets details
- Conditions
- Trichomoniasis · Amebiasis · Giardiasis
- Alternative names
- tiral
- Therapeutic class
- Nitroimidazole Antibacterial
- Pharmacological class
- Antibacterial
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; metallic taste
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; somnolence; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Contraindications
active central nervous system disease; hypersensitivity to nitroimidazoles; pregnancy in first trimester
Serious side effects
severe peripheral neuropathy, requires immediate medical attention; leukopenia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate anaerobic bacterial and protozoal infections to support tissue clearing and target parasitic DNA structures.
Mechanism of action
Biotransforms within anaerobic cells into a reactive metabolite that directly breaks bacterial and protozoal DNA strands.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Avoid in first trimester. Use only if clearly needed. Breastfeeding: Suspend during therapy.
What you will receive
Ornidazole Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Ornidazole, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.