Secnidazole

Common use

Secnidazole is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Secnidazole is used in women to treat bacterial vaginal infections. Secnidazole will not treat a fungal (yeast) infection.

Dosage and direction

Use the medicine exactly as directed. Secnidazole is taken in a single dose of one packet of oral granules. You may take secnidazole with or without food. Drink a full glass of water after swallowing the oral granule mixture. Do not dissolve secnidazole oral granules in any type of liquid. Usual Adult Dose for Bacterial Vaginosis: 2 g orally once.

Precautions

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
Secnidazole is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

Contraindications

You should not breast-feed while using secnidazole and for at least 4 days after your last dose.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to secnidazole or similar medicines such as benznidazole, metronidazole (Flagyl), or tinidazole (Tindamax).

Possible side effect

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
You may develop a vaginal yeast infection while taking secnidazole. Call your doctor at once if you have: vaginal itching or burning; redness or swelling; or white or yellow vaginal discharge (may be odorless).
Common side effects of secnidazole may include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain; headache; or a bitter or metallic taste in your mouth.

Drug interaction

Other drugs may affect secnidazole, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

Missed dose

Since secnidazole is used as a single dose, it does not have a daily dosing schedule.

Overdose

An overdose of secnidazole is unlikely to occur. Seek emergency medical attention.

Storage

Store the packet at room temperature until you are ready to take the medicine. Protect from moisture and heat. Keep away from children and pets.