Secnidazole is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bacterial & parasitic infections. It is generally used in treatment of infections of the brain, reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, vagina, and other areas of the body.
Side effects
Abdominal pain
Diarrhoea
Dryness in mouth
Glossitis
Headache
Muscle pain
Nausea
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Taste change
Vaginal irritation
Vaginal itching
Vomiting
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Secnidazole, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Secnidazole is to be taken with food.
How it works
Secnidazole is an antibiotic. It makes the condition better by damaging the DNA of the bacteria and prevents the division & repair of baterial cells that cause infections
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What does Secnidazole treat/cure? Secnidazole is used to treat intestinal amoebiasis (infection of the intestinal), hepatic amoebiasis (infection of the liver), urthritis (infection of the urethra) and vaginitis (infection of the vagina) caused by Trichomonas vaginalis and giardiasis (parasitic infections)
Q. How does Secnidazole work? Secnidazole is an antiinfective drug that belongs to a class of medicine called nitroimidazole. It works by inhibiting energy production of the disease/infection causing microorganism thereby killing them
Q. How long does Secnidazole take to work? It takes 3 hours for Secnidazole to reach it's peak serum concentration. So, maximum time taken to work is around 3 hours
Q. Does Secnidazole contain sulphur? No, Secnidazole does not contain sulphur.
Expert Advice
Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.If you are using Secnidazole in a high dose or for a prolonged time, there is a risk of more side effects, like nerve damage.You should not drink alcohol during or for 48 hours after treatment. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache if you take it together.Inform your doctor if you have a liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.
Product Details
SKU: PC-6724 Product Description: Secnil Forte Tablet is manufactured by Abbott Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.