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Sec 1000 mg Tablet

Manufactured byIndica Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsSecnidazole
Description
Sec 1000 mg Tablet is an antibacterial and antiprotozoal agent, which is used to treat infections of the stomach, intestine, urinary tract, and genital area, etc. It may also be used for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis (overgrowth of bacteria in the vaginal area). This medicine is not recommended for use in pediatrics unless prescribed by your physician.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Sec 1000 mg Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Stomach discomfort and pain
  • Altered sense of taste
  • Dizziness
  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhea
  • Unusual tiredness and weakness
  • Headache
  • Change in color, odor of vaginal discharge

Uses of Sec 1000 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Amebiasis
  • Trichomoniasis
  • Giardiasis
  • Bacterial Vaginosis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during the treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Any symptoms of the fast heartbeat, warmth, headache, and breathing difficulty should be reported to the doctor on priority. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. It is recommended to avoid the use of this medicine during the first trimester of pregnancy.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to secnidazole, other nitroimidazoles, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. It is recommended to avoid the use of this medicine during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Kidney/Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney/liver diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Regular monitoring of kidney/liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Driving or Operating machinery

Use of this medicine may rarely cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Bleeding disorder

Use of this medicine may worsen the symptoms of a bleeding disorder. Report any instance of a bleeding disorder, both in the past and present, to the doctor. You may require undergoing some tests to determine the safety of use of this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during the treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Any symptoms of the fast heartbeat, warmth, headache, and breathing difficulty should be reported to the doctor on priority. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine

Disulfiram

Live cholera vaccine

Adalimumab

Docetaxel

Atorvastatin

Disease interactions

Kidney Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine before completion of the course/without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by inhibiting the growth of protozoa or bacteria by interfering with protein formation process leading to cell lysis.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Amebicides, Miscellaneous antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

Secnidazole | C7H11N3O3 - PubChem [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 6 June 2017]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/71815

[Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2019 [cited 21 October 2019]. Available from:

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/209363s000lbl.pdf

Secnidazole: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2019 [cited 21 October 2019]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a617052.html
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