CompositionZanocin OZ Tablet is used to treat mixed bacterial and protozoal infections, especially gut infections that cause diarrhoea and dysentery. It is a combination medicine containing ofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, and ornidazole, an antiprotozoal and antibacterial medicine.
This medicine is also used to treat certain gynaecological infections, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (infection of the womb, fallopian tubes or ovaries), in which both types of germs may be present. Swallow the tablet whole with water. Take it in the dose and for the full course prescribed by your doctor, even if you feel better early.
Drinking plenty of fluids and oral rehydration solution (ORS), and eating light meals, can help prevent dehydration and support recovery during infectious diarrhoea. Washing your hands well helps stop the infection spreading to others.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have epilepsy or another nervous system disorder, liver disease, tendon problems or a heart rhythm problem, and about any other medicines you take. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol during treatment and for a few days afterwards, or as your doctor advises. Report tendon pain, severe diarrhoea or a skin rash to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor advises you to do so.
