Cefixime + Ornidazole: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefixime + Ornidazole Benefits & Uses

Cefixime + Ornidazole is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Giardiasis
Bacterial Vaginosis
Amebiasis
Bacterial Infections
Bleeding Gums (Read More - Home remedies for bleeding gums)
Dysentery
Peritonitis

Cefixime + Ornidazole 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: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (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: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg) Ornidazole (500 mg)/Tablet
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: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (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: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg) Ornidazole (500 mg)/Tablet

Cefixime + Ornidazole Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefixime + Ornidazole is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
Dizziness
पेट दर्द
Swelling

Moderate

Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Depression

Mild

Rash
Headache
पेट की गैस
Dyspepsia
Urticaria
Maculopapular rash
Nausea or vomiting
Dry Mouth
Metallic taste in mouth
Dryness
Loss of appetite
Weakness
Fatigue
Pain or discomfort
Vertigo
Insomnia
Paresthesia

Cefixime + Ornidazole Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefixime + Ornidazole safe for pregnant women?

Cefixime + Ornidazole may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Cefixime + Ornidazole again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Cefixime + Ornidazole safe during breastfeeding?

Cefixime + Ornidazole can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Cefixime + Ornidazole on the Kidneys?

Cefixime + Ornidazole has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefixime + Ornidazole on the Liver?

Cefixime + Ornidazole has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefixime + Ornidazole on the Heart?

Using Cefixime + Ornidazole does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Cefixime + Ornidazole with Other Drugs

Cefixime + Ornidazole should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Atazanavir

Ketoconazole

Moderate

Mild

Cimetidine

Cefixime + Ornidazole Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies
Syphilis
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Cefixime + Ornidazole

Is this Cefixime + Ornidazole habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cefixime + Ornidazole has not been reported.

Cefixime + Ornidazole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefixime + Ornidazole

Taking Cefixime + Ornidazole with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefixime + Ornidazole

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Cefixime + Ornidazole as it can have severe side effects.

Frequently asked Questions about Cefixime + Ornidazole

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cefixime + Ornidazole treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Cefixime + Ornidazole is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.

Question over 5 years ago

How to use Cefixime + Ornidazole?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Cefixime + Ornidazole can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Cefixime + Ornidazole works?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Cefixime + Ornidazole works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Cefixime + Ornidazole with amoxicillin?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Cefixime + Ornidazole and amoxicillin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cefixime + Ornidazole cause stomach upset?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

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