Diof DS (30 ml) Suspension | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
Diof DS (30 ml) Suspension
Diof DS (30 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Zuventus Health Care 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 Ofloxacin, Metronidazole. This drug comes in the form of Suspension. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 30 ml and is priced at Rs 17.34 (arround $0.24276 US Dollar)| Generic (Salt) Combination : | (Ofloxacin+ Metronidazole) |
| Pharma Company : | Zuventus Health Care Ltd. |
| Brand Label : | Diof DS (30 ml) |
| Preparation Type : | Suspension |
| Single Dose : | 5 ml |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 30 ml |
| Price Unit : | Rs 2.89 INR (arround $0.04046 US Dollar) |
| Price Pack : | Rs 17.34 INR (arround $0.24276 US Dollar) |
Drug details for Diof DS (30 ml)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Diof DS (30 ml) are :
Ofloxacin
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Ofloxacin is used to treat certain infections including bronchitis, pneumonia, and infections of the skin, bladder, urinary tract, reproductive organs, and prostate (a male reproductive gland). Ofloxacin 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.
For more details on Ofloxacin, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Ofloxacin..
MetronidazoleIndication (Prescribed for or used as): Amoebiasis, giardiasis, trichomonas vaginitis, anaerobic infections, ulcerative gingivitis. Eradication of H.pylori associated with peptic ulcer disease. Antibiotic-associated coulitis. Trichomoniasis, Balantidiasis, Blastocyatis hominis infection. Adjunct to treatment of chronic periodontal infections. Rosacea.
For more details on Metronidazole, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Metronidazole..
Diof DS (30 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 9 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Diof DS (30 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Ofloxacin-100 mg Metronidazole-200 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.
| Brand | Price (Rs.) | Brand | Price (Rs.) |
| Clofcin M (30 ml) | 25 | Clofcin M (50 ml) | 40 |
| Motil O (100+200) | 40 | Ofdia (30 ml) | 40 |
| Oflaquin M (30 ml) | 38 | Oflaquin M (60 ml) | 17.49 |
| Oftum M (100+200) | 35.75 | Olgo M (60 ml) | 34 |
| Otras M2 (30 ml) | 35 |