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Onida Bd Benefits & Uses

Onida Bd is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear Infection
Giardiasis
Trichomoniasis
Bacterial Vaginosis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Amebiasis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Ear canal infection
Skin Infections
Bleeding Gums (Read More - Home remedies for bleeding gums)
Ringing in ears
Dysentery
Blood in Stool

Onida Bd Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg), Ornidazole (500 mg)/Tablet
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (100 mg), Ornidazole (250 mg)/Tablet, dose for children 8 - 12 years old
Adult	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg), Ornidazole (500 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg), Ornidazole (500 mg)/Tablet

Onida Bd Related Warnings

Is the use of Onida Bd safe for pregnant women?

Onida Bd can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Onida Bd right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Onida Bd safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Onida Bd. Immediately discontinue Onida Bd if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Onida Bd on the Kidneys?

Onida Bd is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Onida Bd on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Onida Bd. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Onida Bd on the Heart?

Onida Bd can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Onida Bd with Other Drugs

Onida Bd should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Escitalopram

Warfarin

Quinidine

Moderate

Aspirin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Vecuronium

Onida Bd Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Onida Bd unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Stomach Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Onida Bd

Is this Onida Bd habit forming or addictive?

Onida Bd is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Onida Bd does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Onida Bd only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Onida Bd is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Onida Bd Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Onida Bd

Taking Onida Bd with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Onida Bd

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Onida Bd as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Onida Bd

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Onida Bd?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Onida Bd is a brand name of ofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Onida Bd with metformin?

Take Onida Bd if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Onida Bd with doxycyclin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Onida Bd can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Onida Bd cause stomach upset?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Onida Bd for sinus infection?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Onida Bd is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.