Secnitor 1000 mg Tablet

Secnitor 1000 mg Tablet is an oral prescription medicine that contains 1000 mg of secnidazole in each tablet. Secnidazole is an antiprotozoal and anti-anaerobic antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by parasites and bacteria, including some intestinal and vaginal infections. Secnitor 1000 mg Tablet is supplied as a tablet for swallowing, and the 10-pack strip/box helps complete the treatment exactly as prescribed. It should be used only for the infection and schedule your healthcare provider has diagnosed.

How it works: Secnidazole works by damaging the DNA of susceptible parasites and bacteria, which stops them from growing and surviving. In tablet form, Secnitor 1000 mg Tablet delivers the medicine orally so it can be absorbed and reach the infection site through the bloodstream.

Secnitor 1000 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it may be chosen when a prescriber wants a full 1000 mg dose in a single tablet rather than multiple lower-strength tablets. Because there are no other strengths or forms of this brand listed here, this product fits regimens where a doctor specifically wants the 1000 mg tablet for the prescribed course and the patient can swallow tablets comfortably.

• Trichomoniasis
• Bacterial vaginosis
• Amebiasis
• Giardiasis
• Other secnidazole-treated protozoal or anaerobic infections as prescribed

• Swallow Secnitor 1000 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you it is safe to do so.
• Take it exactly at the time and on the day(s) prescribed, because some secnidazole regimens are single-dose while others may be different depending on the infection.
• Food is usually not a major issue with secnidazole, but taking the tablet after a light meal may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for at least 2 days after the last dose, because secnidazole can trigger a disulfiram-like reaction.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better, unless your prescriber tells you to stop.
• If you vomit soon after taking Secnitor 1000 mg Tablet, contact your healthcare provider for advice before taking another dose.

Each Secnitor 1000 mg Tablet provides 1000 mg of secnidazole per tablet, which is a higher single-tablet strength. Depending on the infection, a doctor may prescribe it as a one-time dose or as a short course; the total amount per day and total course length are decided by the prescriber, and the maximum daily dose should not be exceeded without medical direction.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Secnidazole may include:

• Nausea
• Metallic or bitter taste
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain or cramping
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Dizziness

• Do not drink alcohol during treatment and for at least 2 days after the last dose.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures or other nervous system problems, because higher doses can make side effects more noticeable in sensitive people.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, since secnidazole is processed by the body and may need closer monitoring.
• Do not take Secnitor 1000 mg Tablet if you have had a serious allergy to secnidazole, metronidazole, tinidazole, or similar nitroimidazole medicines unless your prescriber says it is safe.
• This is a 1000 mg strength, so avoid taking extra tablets to self-adjust the dose.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding so they can decide if this tablet is appropriate.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy, drowsy, or unsteady after taking the tablet.

• Alcohol
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Lithium
• Certain seizure medicines such as phenytoin or phenobarbital
• Other nitroimidazole medicines such as metronidazole or tinidazole

Store Secnitor 1000 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and heat.