Secnidazole Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Secnidazole, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Secnidazole brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Secnidazole ICD Code : Y41.5 Therapeutic Classification : Antiretroviral AgentsBrand Names or Trade Names of Secnidazole
India :
Azined-SF |
Saf Kit |
Secnac-3 KIT (150mg/1g/1g) |
Ambiform |
Secnil Forte |
Flunec Comikit |
NFT (150mg/1000mg/1000mg) |
Eradikit |
Sectop |
Her Kit
International :
Ambese, Amebin, Amecdal, Bianos, Daksol, Deprozol, Ecuzol, Esnidazol, Fazol, Flagentyl, Gisistin, Gynerium, Italnidazol, Maxidazol, Minovag, Pazidol, Raserdazol, Sabima, Secdazol, Secnichem, Secnidal, Secnidazol Calox, Secnidazol Genfar, Secnidazol MK, Secnihexal, Secnivax, Seczol, Strebenzol, Tagera Forte, Unidazol, Xamex, Yardel
Other Name(s) of Secnidazole
Secnidazolum, Secnidazol.Why is Secnidazole Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an antiamoebic agent, prescribed for giardiasis and amoebiasis.When should Secnidazole not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.What is the dosage of Secnidazole?
Adult: PO- Invasive amoebiasis- The recommended dose is 1.5 g/day for 5 days. Amoebiasis; Giardiasis; Trichomoniasis Single dose of 2 gm.How should Secnidazole be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.What are the warnings and precautions for Secnidazole?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood disorder.• Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Secnidazole?
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, mouth ulcer and stomach pain.Miscellaneous- Hives, rashes and decreased white blood cell counts.
