Secnid®

Secnidazole
Amoebocides (Amoebocides)

Indication:

Amoebiasis, Hepatic Amoebiasis, Urethritis and Vaginitis due to Trichomonas vaginalis, Giardiasis.

Dosage & Administration:

i. Acute intestinal Amoebiasis:
Adults: 2 gm single dose (2×1000 mg tablet), taken preferably just before meal
Children: 30 mg/kg single dose, taken preferably just before meal

ii. Asymptomatic Amoebiasis (minute & cystic form):
Adults: 2 gm once daily (2×1000 mg tablet) for only 3 days, taken preferably just before meal
Children: 30 mg/kg once daily for only 3 days, taken preferably just before meal

iii. Hepatic Amoebiasis:
Adults: 1.50 gm/day, in a single or divided dose, just before meal for 5 days
Children: 30 mg/kg/day, in a single or divided dose, just before meal for 5 days

iv. Giardiasis:
Adults: 2 gm single dose (2×1000 mg tablet), taken preferably just before meal
Children: 35-50 mg/kg single dose, taken preferably just before meal

v. Trichomoniasis:
Adults: 2 gm single dose (2×1000 mg tablet), taken preferably just before meal
Children: 30 mg/kg single dose, taken preferably just before meal. The partner should also receive the same treatment concomitantly

Preparation:

Secnid^® DS tablet: Box containing 5 x 2 Secnid^® DS tablets in blister pack.