Lek OZ (250+500) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Gold Cross (Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd.). This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Levofloxacin, Ornidazole. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 60 (arround $0.84 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Levofloxacin+ Ornidazole)
Pharma Company :
Gold Cross (Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd.)
Brand Label :
Lek OZ (250+500)
Preparation Type :
Tablet
Single Dose :
1 Tablet
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Levofloxacin-250 mg
Ornidazole-500 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
10 Tablet
Price Unit :
Rs 6 INR (arround $0.084 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 60 INR (arround $0.84 US Dollar)
Drug details for Lek OZ (250+500)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Lek OZ (250+500) are :
Levofloxacin-250 mg
Ornidazole-500 mg
Levofloxacin Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Levofloxacin is used to treat certain infections such as pneumonia, chronic bronchitis and sinus, urinary tract, kidney, prostate (a male reproductive gland), and skin infections. Levofloxacin is also used to prevent anthrax (a serious infection that may be spread on purpose as part of a bioterror attack) in people who may have been exposed to anthrax germs in the air. Levofloxacin is in a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It works by killing bacteria that cause infections. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
Acute sinusitis. Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis. Community acquired pneumonia. Urinary tract infections including pyelonephritis. Skin and soft tissue infections.
For more details on Levofloxacin, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Levofloxacin..
Ornidazole Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Intestinal and hepatic amoebiasis. Giardiasis. Trichomoniasis. Bacterial vaginosis. Anaerobic infections.
For more details on Ornidazole, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Ornidazole..
Lek OZ (250+500) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 51 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Lek OZ (250+500), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Levofloxacin-250 mg Ornidazole-500 mg). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.