Secnidazole Benefits & Uses

Secnidazole is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Amebiasis

Other Benefits

Secnidazole Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Secnidazole Related Warnings

Is the use of Secnidazole safe for pregnant women?

Secnidazole may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Secnidazole again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Secnidazole safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Secnidazole. Immediately discontinue Secnidazole if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Secnidazole on the Kidneys?

Secnidazole has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Secnidazole on the Liver?

Secnidazole may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Secnidazole on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Secnidazole for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Secnidazole with Other Drugs

Secnidazole should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Disulfiram

Isoniazid

Metronidazole

Etanercept

Secnidazole Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Secnidazole unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Peripheral Neuropathy
Alcoholism
Anemia

Frequently asked Questions about Secnidazole

Is this Secnidazole habit forming or addictive?

Secnidazole is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Secnidazole you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Secnidazole only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Secnidazole in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Secnidazole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Secnidazole

Taking Secnidazole with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Secnidazole

Taking Secnidazole with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe