Secnidazole Medication Information
Get detailed information on Secnidazole, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Secnidazole provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Secnidazole ICD Code : Y41.5 Therapeutic Classification : Antiretroviral AgentsTrade Names/Brand Names of Secnidazole
India :
Prozactin |
Secnida Forte |
SAF PID |
Shie |
Etisec (2 gm) |
Zocon AS |
Azalid-Kit |
Fas-3 KIT (1g/150mg/1g) |
Etisec (1g) |
Saf 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.
