Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Secnidazole
Chemical Class
Nitroimidazole
What is Secnidal Forte?
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
You should not breast-feed while using secnidazole and for at least 4 days after your last dose
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. You may develop a vaginal yeast infection while taking secnidazole. Call your doctor at once if you have: vaginal itching or burningredness or swellingor white or yellow vaginal discharge (may be odorless). Common side effects of secnidazole may include: nauseavomitingdiarrheastomach painheadacheor a bitter or metallic taste in your mouth. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug Interactions
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.
Price Intelligence
Rs 204.26
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 2 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 102.13 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 2Rs 204.26
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
500mg
Rs 101.68
SANOFI AVENTIS (PAKISTAN) LTD.
Dysenforte
Rs 110
NABIQASIM INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.
Secnidal
Rs 143.44
SANOFI AVENTIS (PAKISTAN) 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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