Seczol DS 1000 mg Tablet

Seczol DS 1000 mg Tablet is a prescription anti-amoebic medicine that contains 1000 mg of secnidazole in each tablet. It belongs to the nitroimidazole class and is used to treat certain parasitic and protozoal infections, including amoebiasis and other infections caused by susceptible organisms. This Seczol DS 1000 mg Tablet is made by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and comes in a strip/box of 10 packs. It is designed for oral use when a doctor decides this single-strength tablet is appropriate for the infection being treated.

How it works: Secnidazole works by entering certain protozoa and bacteria and damaging their DNA, which stops the organisms from growing and surviving. As a tablet, Seczol DS 1000 mg Tablet is swallowed and then absorbed in the body to reach the infection site.

The Seczol DS 1000 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a larger secnidazole dose in a single tablet rather than using smaller-strength tablets. Because each tablet contains 1000 mg, it can be more convenient for prescribed single-dose or short-course treatment plans, but it is not meant for self-selecting or splitting dose schedules without medical advice. Your doctor will choose this strength based on the infection, your age, and your medical history.

• Amoebiasis
• Other susceptible protozoal infections
• Doctor-directed anti-amoebic treatment
• Infections caused by organisms sensitive to secnidazole

• Swallow the Seczol DS 1000 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; some patients may need a single dose, while others may need a short course.
• Take it with food if your stomach feels upset, since taking it after a meal may help reduce nausea.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless a healthcare professional specifically says it is okay.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment and for the period your doctor recommends after the last dose.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up unless told to do so.

Each Seczol DS 1000 mg Tablet provides 1000 mg of secnidazole per tablet. Depending on the infection, a doctor may prescribe it once, once daily, or in another short schedule; the exact frequency and total daily amount are determined by the prescriber. Do not take more than the maximum your doctor has prescribed, since the needed dose can vary by infection and patient factors.

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

Common side effects of Secnidazole may include:

• Nausea
• Metallic taste in the mouth
• Stomach discomfort or abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Loss of appetite

• Avoid alcohol while taking Seczol DS 1000 mg Tablet and for the time period your doctor advises afterward.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of liver disease, blood disorders, or nervous system problems.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking the tablet.
• Let your prescriber know if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• This higher-strength 1000 mg tablet should be used only when a clinician has assessed that this dose is appropriate.
• Tell your doctor about any history of allergy to secnidazole, metronidazole, or similar nitroimidazole medicines.

• Alcohol-containing products
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Lithium
• Cimetidine
• Other medicines that may affect the liver or nervous system

Store Seczol DS 1000 mg Tablet in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.