Comprehensive Product Description Guide: Aurnida (Ornidazole 500 mg Tablet)
Paired Product Reference: Blackmores Conceive Well Gold 28 Tablets + 28 Capsules

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What is Aurnida used for?
Aurnida is an antiprotozoal and antibacterial medication containing ornidazole 500 mg, used to treat amoebic dysentery, giardiasis, trichomoniasis, and anaerobic bacterial infections, as well as for surgical infection prophylaxis.
Generic Name: Ornidazole
Form: Oral Tablet
Strength: 500 mg
Drug Class: Nitroimidazole antiprotozoal/antibacterial
Regulatory Status: Prescription-only, Schedule 4 (in many countries including Australia)
Ornidazole 500 mg
Other Common Names
Ornidazole
Ornidazole 500 mg Tablet
Antiprotozoal antibiotic
Amoebiasis treatment tablet
Nitroimidazole derivative
Ornidazole works by penetrating protozoal and anaerobic bacterial cells, where its active form:

Generates free radicals and induces DNA strand breakage, inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis

Results in cell death of susceptible organisms such as Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, and anaerobic bacteria
Amebic dysentery and liver abscess

Giardiasis

Trichomoniasis (when metronidazole is unsuitable)

Anaerobic bacterial infections (e.g., intra-abdominal, skin, dental)

Surgical prophylaxis in abdominal or pelvic surgeries

Off-label: Bacterial vaginosis, combined therapy for H. pylori eradication
Adults — Oral:
Ornidazole 500 mg taken once or twice daily for 5–10 days depending on infection severity

In trichomoniasis: 1 g single dose or 500 mg twice daily for 5 days

Take with food to reduce GI irritation
Adjust dosing based on weight, age, and renal function

Consult a physician for children or patients with renal dysfunction
Prescription required
Follow full course even if symptoms improve

Monitor for neurological symptoms (e.g., paraesthesia) during prolonged treatment

Advise baseline liver function tests for extended therapy
Nausea, abdominal pain, flatulence
Headache, dizziness
Metallic taste, dry mouth
Drowsiness or sleepiness
Mild skin rash
Peripheral neuropathy / paraesthesia

Seizures (high doses)

Allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling)

Hepatotoxicity (with prolonged use)

Warnings & Precautions
Contraindicated in hypersensitivity to nitroimidazoles

Use with caution in epilepsy and history of neurological disorders

Avoid in the first trimester of pregnancy unless critical; consult doctor

Use caution during breastfeeding; limited data available
Alcohol: Strict avoidance—can cause disulfiram-like reaction (flushing, vomiting)

Warfarin: May enhance anticoagulant effect—monitor INR

Cimetidine: May decrease ornidazole clearance

Phenytoin: Potentially increased risk of seizure threshold alteration

No significant interactions with Blackmores Conceive Well Gold, but always consult physician
Pharmacologic Class: Nitroimidazole antibiotic/antiprotozoal

Therapeutic Class: Antimicrobial

Schedule: S4 (Prescription-only)

ATC Code: P01AB03

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Can Aurnida treat amoebic dysentery and giardiasis?
Yes. Ornidazole is effective against Entamoeba and Giardia, with standard courses lasting 5–10 days.

Q2. Is Aurnida safe in pregnancy?
Use only if benefit outweighs risk after first trimester and under medical supervision.

Q3. Can I drink alcohol during treatment?
No. Combining ornidazole with alcohol can cause a severe reaction including flushing, nausea, and vomiting.

Q4. What if I miss a dose?
Take as soon as remembered. If it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double dose.

Q5. Can I take Aurnida with Conceive Well Gold?
Yes; there is no known interaction. However, always follow your doctor’s guidance.

Clinical Evidence
Ornidazole is clinically equivalent to metronidazole in treating protozoal infections, with better compliance due to once-daily dosing in some regimens
Effective against anaerobic bacterial species, useful in surgical prophylaxis and mixed infection scenarios
Store below 30 °C in a dry, well-ventilated area

Keep tablets in original packaging
Keep away from children and pets
Discard any unused portion after expiry date

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