Can Ofloxacin And Ornidazole Be Taken After Alcohol Consumption?

Posted on Mon, 23 Jan 2017

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Mon, 23 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Question : I am a regular alcohol drinker. Due to a recent tooth problem I have to take Ofloxacin with Onidazole combination antibiotic. Can there be any adverse interaction. Please advise.

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Alcohol should be strictly avoided..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Alcohol consumption should be strictly avoided if you are advised to take Ofloxacin ornidazole combination as alcohol can cause serious drug interactions with Ornidazole..

At times it can also be life threatening...

So it will be advisable to avoid taking alcohol..

Please write back for further queries..

Hope this information helps..

Regards..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy