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Product introduction

Tyflo OZ Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of diarrhea and dysentery. It relieves the symptoms of diarrhea such as stomach pain, cramps, and loose stools. It also kills diarrhea-causing microorganisms and promotes the growth of good bacteria.

Tyflo OZ Tablet is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, bloating, loss of appetite, and skin rash. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness. Lifestyle modifications like having fiber rich diet, increase fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Uses of Tyflo OZ Tablet

Benefits of Tyflo OZ Tablet

In Diarrhea

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. Tyflo OZ Tablet helps to treat diarrhea that is caused due to bacteria or parasitic worm infections. Tyflo OZ Tablet also contains beneficial bacteria that protect the inner layers of your stomach and intestines. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

In Dysentery

Dysentery or amoebic dysentery is a parasitic infection of the intestines that occurs mostly due to intake of contaminated food or water. The symptoms include loose stools (diarrhea), stomach cramps and stomach pain. Tyflo OZ Tablet helps to treat this infection by killing the infection causing parasites. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side effects of Tyflo OZ Tablet

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 Tyflo OZ

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Bloating
  • Stomach pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Headache

How to use Tyflo OZ Tablet

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. Tyflo OZ Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Tyflo OZ Tablet works

Tyflo OZ Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Lactobacillus, Ofloxacin, Ornidazole and Saccharomyces boulardii. Ofloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. Ornidazole is also an antibiotic which kills the bacteria and other microorganisms by damaging the DNA. Together, they treat your infection effectively. Lactobacillus and Saccharomyces boulardii are live microorganisms which restore the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset with antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tyflo OZ Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tyflo OZ 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tyflo OZ Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tyflo OZ Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tyflo OZ Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tyflo OZ Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Tyflo OZ Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tyflo OZ Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Tyflo OZ Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Tyflo OZ 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.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Tyflo OZ Tablet for the treatment of diarrhea and dysentery.
  • Take it at least 2 hours after taking other medicines, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines.
  • Diarrhea can cause water loss and electrolyte imbalance. Drink plenty of fluids especially ORS (oral rehydration solution) to help keep you hydrated.
  • Consult your doctor if your symptoms last for more than 48 hours.
  • Do not use Tyflo OZ Tablet if you have blood in your stool or if you are severely constipated.

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Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL

Patient concerns

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Diarrhea and dysentery last 15 days I had taken levofoxcin+ornidazol bd for 5 days along refaximin 400 tab bd for 5 day but it is start again
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
Get a colonoscopy done for chronic Diarrhea
For diarrhea which antibiotic is good for kids and for dysentery which antibiotic is good for kids?
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will give opinion and prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis and clinical examination. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.
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FAQs

What if I miss my dose?

Take Tyflo OZ Tablet as soon you as 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.

Can I stop taking Tyflo OZ Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Tyflo OZ Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
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References

  1. ScienceDirect. Lactobacillus. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Ofloxacin. Raritan, New Jersey: Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2008. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. ScienceDirect. Ornidazole. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. ScienceDirect. Saccharomyces Boulardii. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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