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Secwin Forte 1000 mg Tablet

Manufactured by: Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd.
Composition: Secnidazole
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Secwin Forte 1000 mg Tablet is an effective medicine to treat infections caused by protozoa and certain strains of anaerobic bacteria. It is used to treat infections of the stomach, intestine, urinary tract and genital area.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Secwin Forte 1000 mg Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Stomach discomfort and painrare
  • Altered sense of taste
  • Allergic skin reactionsevere
  • Vertigosevererare
  • Indigestion
  • Fever and chillsrare
  • Unusual tiredness and weakness
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Secwin Forte 1000 mg Tablet

Onset of action

The amount of time taken for this medicine to show its effect is subject to vary based on the form of medicine and route of administration.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate
It is advised to avoid the uptake of alcohol or alcohol products while taking this medicine. Report any instances of mental disturbances to the doctor while being treated with this medicine.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless absolutely necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. It is recommended to avoid the use of this medicine during the first trimester.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as the amount passed into the breast milk and its effect on the nursing infant is not clinically established.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Secwin Forte 1000 mg Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Secwin Forte 1000 mg Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Ambiform 1000 mg Tablet
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Entosec 1000 mg Tablet
Cipla Ltd.
Flagentyl 1000 mg Tablet
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Seclong DS 1000 mg Tablet
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Seczol DS 1000 mg Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Secwin Forte 1000 mg Tablet

  • Amebiasis

    This medicine is used for the treatment of severe and invasive amebiasis caused due to Entamoeba hisotlytica strains of the protozoa.

  • Trichomoniasis

    This medicine is used for the treatment of sexually transmitted disease caused by Trichomonas vaginalis strain. The symptoms are dominant in women and include abnormal and foul smelling discharge from the vagina.

  • Giardiasis

    This medicine is used for the treatment of intestinal infection caused by Giardia lambia strains of protozoa. It is characterized by diarrhea, fever, fatigue, foul smelling stool etc.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Secwin Forte 1000 mg Tablet

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to Secnidazole or any other medicine belonging to the Nitroimidazole group.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose. Symptoms may include nausea, severe stomach pain, confusion, impairment of thinking etc.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

  • Description

    - Use of alcohol while taking this medicine may cause a Disulfiram-like reaction and cause mental confusion, anxiety, agitation, and impairment of thought and perception.

  • Instructions

    - It is advised to avoid the uptake of alcohol or alcohol products while taking this medicine. Report any instances of mental disturbances to the doctor while being treated with this medicine.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Disease

    Information not available.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Secwin Forte 1000 mg Tablet as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. It is advised to take this medicine at the same time every day. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless absolutely necessary and the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. It is recommended to avoid the use of this medicine during the first trimester.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as the amount passed into the breast milk and its effect on the nursing infant is not clinically established.

General warnings

  • Renal/Hepatic impairment

    - This medicine should be used with caution in patients having an impairment of the kidney/liver function. Use is not recommended if the impairment is severe. Appropriate dose adjustments and more frequent monitoring are advised if the impairment is mild to moderate.

  • Drowsiness

    - Use of this medicine has been associated with drowsiness in some patients. It is advised to refrain from driving and operating heavy machinery at least in the initial phase of treatment with this medicine.

  • Disulfiram

    - Report the use of Disulfiram (antiabuse medicine) to the doctor. Use of this medicine may cause severe psychosis in some patients and hence co-administration should be prevented.

  • 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.

  • Alcohol

    - Avoid the uptake of alcohol while using this medicine as the risk of adverse effects are significantly high.

Other details

  • To be taken after food
  • 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
Anthelmintics
Schedule
Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 4 Jul 2017

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