ORAHEX M 0.25%/.01% GEL

Overview

ORAHEX M 0.25%/.01% GEL is a Schedule H antibiotic.

ORAHEX M 0.25%/.01% GEL is composed of: CHLORHEXIDINE (0.25 %), METRONIDAZOLE (0.01 %)

Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic that fights bacteria. Chlorhexidine topical (for the skin) is used to clean the skin to prevent infection that may be caused by surgery, injection or skin injury.

Metronidazole is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA. Metronidazole is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and parasitic infections. It is used in infections of the brain, reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, vagina, and other areas of the body.

Usage

CHLORHEXIDINE is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection

METRONIDAZOLE is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Brain Infection, Deep Skin Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for ORAHEX M 0.25%/.01% GEL and its Constituents

Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, ears, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina. If this does happen, rinse with water. Avoid using other medicines on the areas you treat with chlorhexidine topical unless your doctor tells you to. Avoid getting this medicine on your clothing or other fabrics.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of nerve, brain, Crohn�s disease, liver impairment, seizures, heart disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

Symptoms of Overdosage

METRONIDAZOLE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Dizziness, Loss Of Balance, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

METRONIDAZOLE : Skin Rash, Hives, Agitation, Back Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Eyes Pain, Fever, Head Headache, Loss Of Coordination, Nausea, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Slurred Speech, Vomit, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Nasal Congestion, Runny Nose

Serious Side-Effects

METRONIDAZOLE : Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Abdomen Pain, Throat Soreness, Eyes Pain, Head Headache

Rare Side-Effects

METRONIDAZOLE : Chest Pain, Constipation, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Disease Interactions

METRONIDAZOLE can interfere with: Peripheral Neuropathy, Colitis, Gastroenteritis, Alcoholism, Acute Liver Failure, Congestive Heart Disease, Hypertension, Edema, Hypernatremia

Technical Classification

CHLORHEXIDINE is categorized as:

• ANTISEPTIC AND GERMICIDES / TOPICAL AGENTS
• MOUTH AND THROAT PRODUCTS / TOPICAL AGENTS

METRONIDAZOLE is categorized as:

• AMEBICIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVES
• MISCELLANEOUS ANTIBIOTICS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for ORAHEX M 0.25%/.01% GEL

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ORAHEX M 0.25%/.01% GEL

INR 33 for 20 GM GEL

METRONIDAZOLE 0.01 %, CHLORHEXIDINE 0.25 %

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

DENTASEP GEL	INR 27 for 15 GM GEL	CHLORHEXIDINE , METRONIDAZOLE
FB FRESHORA GEL	INR 8.3 for 20 GM GEL	METRONIDAZOLE , CHLORHEXIDINE
FOGUM GEL	INR 6.85 for 10 GM GEL	METRONIDAZOLE , CHLORHEXIDINE 0.25 %
HYGINA GEL	INR 40.2 for 15 GM GEL	METRONIDAZOLE , CHLORHEXIDINE
METROGYL DG FORTE GEL	INR 38.5 for 20 GM GEL	METRONIDAZOLE 15.0 MG, CHLORHEXIDINE 0.5 %W/W
METZINE 0.25%/1% GEL	INR 18.08 for 10 GM GEL	METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %, CHLORHEXIDINE 0.25 %
METZINE C GEL	INR 19 for 10 GM GEL	METRONIDAZOLE , CHLORHEXIDINE
NITRA MET 0.25% W/V/10MG GEL	INR 8.25 for 20 GM GEL	METRONIDAZOLE 10.0 MG, CHLORHEXIDINE 0.25 %W/V
OREX M 1%W/W/0.25%W/W GEL	INR 19.18 for 10 GM GEL	METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %W/W, CHLORHEXIDINE 0.25 %W/W
REXIDIN-M FORTE GEL	INR 49.5 for 15GM GEL	LIGNOCAINE 2 %W/W, CHLORHEXIDINE 1 %W/W, METRONIDAZOLE 1 %W/W