Secnidal

Secnidal

by Hoechst

Active ingredient: Secnidazole

PKR 215

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Manufactured by SANOFI-AVENTIS PAKISTAN LTD.

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About Secnidazole

Amoebicide

Uses

Amoebic dysentery, hepatic amoebiasis, trichomoniasis. Bacterial vaginosis in adult women.

How to take it

Amoebic dysentery: Adults: 2000 mg as a single dose. Children: 30 mg/kg body wt. as a single dose. Hepatic amoebiasis: Adults: 1500 mg daily in one or more doses for 5 days. Children: 30 mg/kg body wt. daily in one or more doses for 5 days. Trichomoniasis: Adults: 2000 mg as a single dose. Sexual partner should be given same dose. Bacterial vaginosis: Adults: 2000 mg as a single dose.

Side effects

GI disturbance, blurred tongue, unpleasant taste.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Precautions: Alcohol during treatment. History of blood disorder.

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Interactions with Secnidazole

Disulfiram, alcohol.

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