Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Secnidazole
Drug Class
Agents Against Amoebiasis And Other Protozoal Diseases
Chemical Class
Nitroimidazole
What is Secnidal?
Uses
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How It Works
Chemical Class
Nitroimidazole
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Nitroimidazole. It belongs to Amebicides pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Secnidazole is 185.18.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
0 to 2 g — 24 hourly
In invasive ( hepatic) amoebiasis , a dose of 1.5g daily in single or divided doses for 5days
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Secnidazole is taken in a single dose of one packet of o
3
Child · Oral
30 mg/kg — As recommended.
For Once
Safety Alerts
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to secnidazole or similar medicines such as benznidazole , metronidazole ( Flagyl ), or tinidazole ( Tindamax )
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant
You should not breast-feed while using this medicine and for at least 4 days after your last dose
Secnidazole is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old
Important Warnings
Hepatic or renal impairment, history of blood disorder, alcohol during treatment
Side Effects
GI disturbancefurred tongueunpleasant tasteflatulenceabdominal painheadachenauseavomitingconstipationdry mouththirstastheniafeverpainallergic reaction
Drug Interactions
Disulfiram
alcohol.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Lactation
Contraindicated
Price Intelligence
Rs 101.68
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 101.68
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Secnidazole, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Dysen Forte
1000mg
Rs 190Rs 95/unit
NABIQASIM INDUSTRIES
Secnidal Forte
1G
Rs 204.26Rs 102.13/unit
SANOFI-AVENTIS PAKISTAN LTD.
Dysenforte
Rs 190
NABIQASIM INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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