Suggest Treatment For Gum Infection And Diarrhea

Posted on Tue, 7 Jul 2015

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Question : I had loose motions and also a gum infection. I am taking Tab O2 for loose motions and meanwhile dentist has prescribed Tab DOX-T for my gum. Is it safe to take both togather.

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Loose motion & gum infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Tab. O2 (combination of ofloxacin 200 mg and ornidazole 500 mg) is a commonly prescribed drug for loose motion due to mixed infection.
There is no drug interaction between DoX-T(Doxycycline) usually prescribed for Periodontitis and either ofloxacin or ornidazole. In fact Doxycycline is also used for prevention of “traveler's diarrhea.”
You can take both these tablets together.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

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