Secnil Forte 1gm
| SKU | 931 |
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| Generic For | Seczole |
| Strength | 1000mg |
| Manufacturer | Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Secnidazole |
| Pack Size | Qty | Price Per Pill or Unit | Price | Cart | |
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| 20 Tablet/s | US$ 1.50 | US$ 30.03 | |||
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| 40 Tablet/s | US$ 1.50 | US$ 60.06 | |||
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| 80 Tablet/s | US$ 1.50 | US$ 120.12 | |||
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Secnil Forte (Secnidazole) – Affordable Seczole Alternative
Secnil Forte DS tablets consist of active ingredient. Secnidazole is structurally associated with the commonly used 5-nitroimidazoles Metronidazole, and Tinidazole. It shares a common spectrum of action against anaerobic micro-organisms, and they are particulary effective in the treatment of bacterial Amoebiasis, vaginosis, Trichomoniasis, and Giardiasis. The drug is completely, and rapidly absorbed after oral administration, and has a longer half-life than other drugs in this class.
What is Secnil Forte DS 1gm used for?
Secnil Forte DS 1gm is indicated for the treatment of:
- Trichomoniasis
- Intestinal ameobiasis
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Fiardiasis
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How does Secnil Forte DS work?
Secnil Forte DS is activated in vivo by cellular PFOR. The drug interferes with electron transport in metabolic pathways.
What are the different doses of Secnil Forte DS?
The drug is present as Secnil Forte DS in 1gm strength, on our website..
Missed dose of Secnil Forte DS:
If you have forgotten a dose, take it as soon you remember and go back to your usual dosing schedule. If the time to take the next dose is near, leave the forgotten dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to compensate the forgotten one.
How should Secnil Forte DS be taken?
- The drug is available in the form of tablets. It may be taken without regard to food, or as your physician suggests. Swallow the medicine whole with an adequate amount of water.
- The dose regimen for varies from patient to patient; it depends on the age, weight, and condition of the patients.
- The pediatric dose of Secnil Forte DS mostly depends upon the weight of the patient. The doctor may prescribe the medicine, according to the body weight of the pediatric patient.
- Take Secnil Forte DS tablets strictly according to your doctor’s instruction. Do not alter the dosage plan unless your physician advice you to do so.
- Take the medicine regularly to get the best results.
- To help you remember, take the tablets at the same time, each day.
- In some cases, the condition may become worse when the intake of the medicine is stopped suddenly. Your dose may need to be slowly decreased.
- Overdose: Seek medical attention immediately, in the case of an overdose of Secnidazole. You may experience:
- Abnormal gait
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Take the tablets for as long as your physician recommends
What is Secnil Forte 1gm used for?
Secnil Forte 1gm contains secnidazole 1,000mg — a long-acting nitroimidazole antiprotozoal and antibacterial. Primary indications: bacterial vaginosis (BV) — single 2g oral dose (two tablets) is the standard regimen; trichomoniasis (Trichomonas vaginalis) — 2g single dose; giardiasis — 2g single dose; amoebiasis (intestinal and hepatic) — 1.5–2g daily for 3–5 days; anaerobic bacterial infections. Secnidazole's extended half-life (17–29 hours, vs. 8 hours for metronidazole) allows single-dose treatment for many infections — dramatically improving adherence and treatment completion rates.
How does secnidazole work against bacterial vaginosis and protozoa?
Secnidazole, like all nitroimidazoles, is reduced intracellularly to a reactive nitro radical anion. This reactive intermediate breaks DNA strands and inhibits nucleic acid synthesis in susceptible anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. The longer half-life of secnidazole (17–29 hours) provides sustained therapeutic plasma levels after a single dose — sufficient to eliminate BV-causing anaerobes (Gardnerella vaginalis, Prevotella, Mobiluncus) and protozoa including Trichomonas vaginalis and Giardia lamblia. Secnidazole's long half-life is the pharmacological basis for its single-dose efficacy.
How should Secnil Forte 1gm be taken for bacterial vaginosis?
For bacterial vaginosis: single oral dose of 2g (two Secnil Forte 1gm tablets taken together) — a complete course in one administration. Take with food to reduce nausea. Complete the full 2g dose. Avoid alcohol during and for 48 hours after treatment — disulfiram-like reaction (flushing, nausea, vomiting, headache, palpitations). Sexual partners of patients with trichomoniasis should be treated simultaneously. For amoebiasis: 1.5–2g daily for 3–5 days as directed by your physician. The single-dose BV treatment regimen has equivalent efficacy (80–85% cure rate at 30 days) to 7-day metronidazole BV courses.
Is Secnil Forte 1gm safe during pregnancy?
Nitroimidazoles including secnidazole are generally avoided in the first trimester of pregnancy — animal studies raise theoretical teratogenicity concerns and human data is limited for secnidazole specifically. Metronidazole has more pregnancy safety data and is generally used preferentially in pregnancy when a nitroimidazole is needed. Bacterial vaginosis is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes (preterm birth, PPROM) — treatment during pregnancy is clinically important. Discuss treatment options with your obstetrician. For BV in pregnancy, intravaginal clindamycin or oral metronidazole 400mg BID for 7 days may be preferred over single-dose nitroimidazole.
What is the disulfiram-like reaction with Secnil Forte and alcohol?
Secnidazole inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase — the enzyme that converts acetaldehyde (alcohol metabolite) to acetate. If alcohol is consumed, acetaldehyde accumulates causing: facial flushing, severe nausea and vomiting, rapid heartbeat, throbbing headache, dizziness, and in severe cases hypotension. This reaction can begin within minutes of alcohol consumption and can be distressing. Avoid all alcohol (including wine, beer, spirits, alcohol-containing sauces, mouthwashes) during Secnil Forte therapy and for at least 48 hours after the last dose. Warn patients explicitly — the single-dose regimen minimises the alcohol restriction period compared to multi-day metronidazole courses.
What drug interactions are important with Secnil Forte 1gm?
Warfarin: nitroimidazoles inhibit CYP2C9, reducing warfarin metabolism — secnidazole may increase anticoagulant effect and INR; monitor INR closely if combination is used. Lithium: some nitroimidazoles increase lithium levels — monitor plasma lithium if combined. Disulfiram: combining two aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitors increases toxicity risk; avoid if patient is on disulfiram therapy. Ciclosporin and tacrolimus: nitroimidazoles may increase immunosuppressant levels. Phenobarbitone and phenytoin: enzyme inducers may reduce nitroimidazole plasma levels. Carbamazepine: similar — may reduce secnidazole exposure.
How does Secnil Forte 1gm compare to metronidazole for bacterial vaginosis?
For bacterial vaginosis, the single 2g secnidazole dose achieves 80–85% cure rates at 28–30 days — equivalent to metronidazole 500mg twice daily for 7 days (86% cure rate). The dramatic advantage: single-dose vs. 14-tablet course — adherence to secnidazole is near 100% vs. 65–80% for multi-day metronidazole. Secnidazole's longer half-life (17–29 hours vs. 8 hours) provides sustained anaerobic bacterial suppression from one dose. Metronidazole has more extensive safety data and is the standard reference treatment. Secnidazole's efficacy advantage lies in patient convenience and adherence rather than superior antibacterial potency.
Is Secnil Forte 1gm equivalent to Flagyl (metronidazole) for the same dose?
Secnidazole and metronidazole are both 5-nitroimidazoles with similar spectrum of activity against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. They are not dose-equivalent (secnidazole 2g single dose ≈ metronidazole 500mg BID × 7 days in clinical efficacy for BV). Secnidazole's superior half-life makes single-dose therapy possible. For BV, giardiasis, and trichomoniasis, single-dose secnidazole 2g is clinically equivalent to metronidazole multiple-dose regimens, offering a more convenient treatment option.
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What side effects does Secnil Forte 1gm cause?
Common: nausea and metallic taste (most common — take with food to reduce nausea), headache, and dizziness. Less common: abdominal discomfort, vomiting, and dry mouth. The metallic taste resolves within 24–48 hours after the single dose. Neurological effects: tingling, numbness, or dizziness are rare at single doses. Single-dose therapy substantially reduces the cumulative side effect burden compared to multi-day nitroimidazole courses. Vaginal candidiasis may follow BV treatment (nitroimidazoles kill protective lactobacilli along with pathogenic anaerobes) — antifungal treatment may be needed if candida symptoms develop after BV treatment.
Can BV recur after Secnil Forte 1gm treatment and how is it prevented?
Bacterial vaginosis recurs in approximately 30–50% of patients within 3 months despite effective initial treatment — recurrence is the primary limitation of all BV therapies. Recurrence factors: unprotected sex with new or multiple partners, vaginal douching (disrupts vaginal flora), smoking, and intrauterine device use. Prevention strategies: avoid vaginal douching; use condoms consistently (sexual transmission of BV bacteria is implicated in recurrence); consider boric acid vaginal suppositories as maintenance therapy after treatment; probiotic Lactobacillus supplementation (limited evidence but used adjunctively); treat partners if recurrent BV correlates with a new relationship. For frequent recurrence, monthly prophylactic metronidazole or boric acid is sometimes prescribed by gynaecologists.
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