Secnidazole Tablets
Secnidazole tablets for bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis. It damages the DNA of the microbes causing the infection.
- Categories
- Women's Health · Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Secnidazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1g
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Secnidazole Tablets vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Secnidazole Tablets details
- Conditions
- Bacterial Vaginosis · Trichomoniasis · Amebiasis
- Alternative names
- solosec
- Therapeutic class
- Nitroimidazole Antibacterial
- Pharmacological class
- Nitroimidazole
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to nitroimidazoles; pregnancy in first trimester
- Minor side effects
- metallic taste; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
- vaginal candidiasis; vomiting; abdominal pain
- Serious side effects
- severe peripheral neuropathy, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 2–4 hours
- Duration
- 2–4 days
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep dry.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adolescent and adult females.
Patient summary
Secnidazole tablets for bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis. It damages the DNA of the microbes causing the infection.
Mechanism of action
Enters bacterial and protozoal cells to damage critical DNA helical strands, halting cellular replication.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid in early pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Suspend for ninety-six hours post-dose.
What you will receive
Secnidazole Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Secnidazole, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.