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Secnidazole capsules

Function and Efficacy

This product is a 5-nitroimidazole antiprotozoan and anaerobic drug, which acts on the growth period of protozoa or anaerobic bacteria, destroys DNA chains or inhibits DNA synthesis, leading to the death of protozoa and anaerobic bacteria. This product has a strong killing effect on urogenital Trichomonas, intestinal and tissue amoeba and Giardia.

Ingredients

Secnidazole.

Name Description Content CAS NO. Manufacturer
alpha,2-Dimethyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-ethanolIngredients

This product is a 5-nitroimidazole antiprotozoan and anaerobic drug, which acts on the growth period of protozoa or anaerobic bacteria, destroys DNA chains or inhibits DNA synthesis, leading to the death of protozoa and anaerobic bacteria. This product has a strong killing effect on urogenital Trichomonas, intestinal and tissue amoeba and Giardia.

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Appearance

The content of this product is off-white to light yellow granules or powder.

Indication

Anti-amoebic and anti-trichomonal drugs. Used to treat various acute and chronic hepatoenteric amoebiasis and trichomoniasis of the urethra, female vagina, male prostate, etc. Also used to treat giardiasis and anaerobic infections of various parts of the human body.

Usage and Dosage

Adult patients with intestinal amebiasis, giardiasis, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginitis and anaerobic bacterial infection should take 2.0 grams (4 tablets) of this product orally, and children should take 30 mg/kg of this product orally, once a day; patients with hepatic amebiasis should take 1.5 grams (3 tablets) of this product orally, and children should take 30 mg/kg of this product orally, once a day, for 5 consecutive days.

Adverse Reactions

1. Gastrointestinal reactions such as loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur in some cases, and a pungent metallic taste in the mouth is common. 2. Occasionally, headaches, insomnia, rashes, leukopenia, and increased blood urine nitrogen may occur, which will recover quickly after stopping the drug.

Precautions

(1) It is contraindicated for patients with central nervous system diseases and pregnant and breastfeeding women. (2) It should be used with caution in patients with impaired liver and kidney function.

Special Population Medication

Precautions for children: Children over 12 years old can take this product, and the single dose of this product is 30mg/kg, or it can be used under the guidance of a doctor. Precautions for pregnancy and lactation: Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant are prohibited from taking this product; after oral absorption, this product can pass through the placental barrier and enter the breast milk, so lactating women should avoid breastfeeding during medication. Precautions for the elderly: There is currently no information on the use of this product for people over 65 years old.

Drug Interactions

When used in combination with anticoagulants such as warfarin, the efficacy of the anticoagulants can be enhanced. Careful observation of the prothrombin time should be made and the dosage adjusted.

Storage

Keep away from light and store in airtight container.

Packaging Specification

0.25g

Validity Period

24 months

Manufacturer

Xiangyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    2000-10-23
  • Address:

    No. 30, Xiangyu Road, Linyi Economic and Technological Development Zone
  • Tax NO.:

    91371300725408089B
  • Registered Funds:

    191.726 million yuan
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