Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin
About Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin
Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin belongs to the class of medicines called ‘antidiarrheal’ used to treat diarrhea caused by infections in adults and children. Diarrhea is a condition in which bowel movements are too frequent, leading to loose and watery stools. In general, digestive tract infection is the common cause of diarrhea. Different types of bacteria can cause infection.
Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin is a combination medicine containing Ofloxacin, Metronidazole, and Lactic acid bacillus. Ofloxacin works by inhibiting the repair of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) and causing damage to it. Metronidazole damages the DNA and eventually kills anaerobic bacteria responsible for causing infections. Lactic acid bacillus restores good bacteria in the gut, which antibiotics destroy. Together, Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin helps in treating bacterial infections.
You should take this medicine exactly as the doctor prescribes it. The common side effects of Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, dizziness, headache, and photosensitivity (skin sensitivity to the sun). These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
It is recommended not to take Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin if you are allergic to its contents. Do not discontinue or abruptly stop the medication, as it may lead to antibiotic resistance, a condition in which bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. It is safe for use in children and adolescents under 18 years if recommended by the physician.
Uses of Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin
Medicinal Benefits
Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin is used to treat diarrhea caused by infection of the digestive tract. It can effectively control bowel movements, treat infection, and prevent the recurrence of symptoms. It is usually prescribed along with fluid and electrolyte therapy. It is also advised to take plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. It contains Ofloxacin, Metronidazole, and Lactic acid bacillus. Ofloxacin works by inhibiting the repair of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) and causing damage to it. Metronidazole damages the DNA and eventually kills anaerobic bacteria responsible for causing infections. Lactic acid bacillus restores good bacteria in the gut, which antibiotics destroy.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Bloating
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Photosensitivity (skin sensitivity to the sun)
Drug Warnings
Before taking Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin, inform your doctor if you have epilepsy, low potassium levels, nervous or muscle problems, head injury or brain tumor, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, heart, kidney, or liver problems. Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin may increase muscle weakness, so it should be used with caution in patients with myasthenia gravis. If your eyesight is impaired or you notice any vision changes, inform your doctor immediately. Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin may increase skin sensitivity to the sun, avoid sunlamps, tanning beds, and prolonged exposure to sunlight while using this medicine. If you notice tingling sensation or numbness in the hands and feet, pain, tenderness, or restricted movement of the tendons, stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin may interact with pain killers (aspirin, ibuprofen), antibiotics (azithromycin, erythromycin), a steroid medicine (dexamethasone), an anti-diabetic (metformin), and a water pill (furosemide).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin should be used with caution in patients with colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), tendonitis (inflammation in tendons), disorders associated with brain and spinal cord, myasthenia gravis (neuromuscular disease), peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain), crystalluria (cloudy urine), diabetes, kidney, liver, and heart problems.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeLactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin may interact with alcohol and increase the risk of side effects.
Pregnancy
unsafeLactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may cause harmful effects on the unborn baby.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorLactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin may pass into breastmilk, so it is not recommended for breastfeeding women unless clinically needed and if benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
unsafeLactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin may cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
cautionLactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by the doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionLactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by the doctor as required.
Children
safe if prescribedLactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin is safe for use in children and adolescents if recommended by the paediatrician.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include more fiber-enriched food in your child’s diet. Fiber is easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate growth.
- Fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics.
- Avoid giving too much calcium, or iron-enriched foods, as it might affect the working of Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin.
- Make your child to drink more fluids to avoid dehydration.
- Do not drink or eat a lot of caffeine-containing products such as cola or chocolate. Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin may increase nervousness, sleeplessness, and anxiety caused by caffeine.
Special Advise
- If you have been taking antacids, and zinc or iron tablets along with Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin, maintain a minimum gap of two hours between Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin and antacid or iron tablets.
- Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin may affect coagulation test or prothrombin time (time is taken for blood clotting), liver function tests, and serum tests. So, let your doctor know that you are taking Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin before undergoing these tests.
- Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin contains ofloxacin which might produce false-positive urine screening results for opiates. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Diarrhoea: Diarrhea is defined as the occurrence of loose and watery stools due to frequent bowel movements in the stomach. This can be acute (temporary- lasts for a few days) or chronic (long-lasting- lasts for a few weeks). Diarrhoea can lead to water loss along with body salts, electrolytes, and minerals. This can occur for various reasons, such as food intolerance, food allergy, adverse reactions to a medication, or infections caused by microorganisms. Symptoms include nausea, abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, dehydration, watery loose stools, and frequent urge to evacuate the bowels.
FAQs
Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin is used in the treatment of Diarrhoea in children and adults. Diarrhea is defined as the occurrence of loose and watery stools due to frequent bowel movements in the stomach. Symptoms include nausea, abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, dehydration, watery loose stools, and frequent urge to evacuate the bowels.
Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin contains Ofloxacin, Metronidazole, and Lactic acid bacillus. Ofloxacin works by inhibiting the repair of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) and causing damage to it. Metronidazole damages the DNA and eventually kills anaerobic bacteria responsible for causing infections. Lactic acid bacillus restores good bacteria in the gut, which antibiotics destroy.
Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin may affect blood glucose levels, so it is necessary to inform your doctor that you have diabetes before taking this medicine.
Consult the doctor if you do not get better even after completing the course of treatment or if your condition worsens during treatment with Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin. The doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe alternate medication based on your condition.
If you miss a dose of Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.
The common side-effects of Lactic Acid Bacillus+metronidazole+ofloxacin are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, dizziness, headache, and photosensitivity (skin sensitivity to the sun). These side-effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
