Manufacturer: Cachet Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Ofloxacin(200mg), Ornidazole(500mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet is best taken with food. Take it at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not take more than the recommended dose, as it 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 to ensure a complete recovery.
Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: Ofloxacin and Ornidazole. Ofloxacin works by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing the bacteria. Ornidazole kills parasites and anaerobic bacteria that cause infections by damaging their DNA.
The pharmacokinetics of ofloxacin are characterised by almost complete bioavailability (95 to 100%), peak serum concentrations in the range of 2 to 3 mg/L after a 400mg oral dose and an average half-life of 5 to 8h,In ACRF patients, the half-life of ornidazole was 10.8 +/- 1.4 h, the total plasma clearance 46.3 +/- 2.3 ml/min and the volume of distribution 0.73 +/- 0.06 l/kg. During haemodialysis, ornidazole was partly removed: the dialyser extraction ratio was 42 +/- 5% and the dialysis clearance 64 +/- 7 ml/min.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cachof 0
Nausea
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Dizziness
Headache
Before starting OFLOXACIN+ORNIDAZOLE, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take OFLOXACIN+ORNIDAZOLE on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.
Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg 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.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet.
Information regarding the use of Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated
Ofloxacin+Ornidazole is used in the treatment of bacterial & parasitic infections. It is used to treat gastrointestinal infections such as acute diarrhea or dysentery, gynecological infections, lung infections and urinary infections. Ofloxacin + Ornidazole is a combination of two antibiotics: Ofloxacin and Ornidazole.
OFLOXACIN+ORNIDAZOLE may have interactions with colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), tendonitis (inflammation in tendons), CNS disorders, myasthenia gravis (neuromuscular disease), peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain), crystalluria (cloudy urine), diabetes, kidney, liver and heart.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet for the treatment of various bacterial and parasitic infections.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet as it may irritate your stomach and also cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
You have been prescribed Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet for the treatment of various bacterial and parasitic infections.
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. Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. What is Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet?
Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Ofloxacin and Ornidazole. They work by killing the harmful micro-organisms that can cause infection. Together they help to treat your infection effectively.
Q. Is it safe to use Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet?
Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet is safe for most of the patients. In some patients, it may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, headache, dryness in the mouth, heartburn and other uncommon or rare side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medication.
Q. Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet?
The use of Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to ofloxacin or to ornidazole or any medicine which belongs to the quinolone or nitroimidazole group of antimicrobial agents.
Q. Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet can increase the risks of side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of your symptoms which are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. Can I take alcohol while on Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet?
You should avoid alcohol since it may add to the dizziness and sleepiness caused by Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet. Consult with your doctor, if you are not sure about the effects of the medicine.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Q. Can I stop taking Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Q. What if I miss my dose?
Take Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Cachof 0 200 mg/500 mg Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
