Amebazole 1 gm 2 tablets

Available at Pharmaegy Pharmacy. Use as directed by your doctor.

Composition: Each tablet contains: Secnidazole 1 g Properties: Secnidazole has a bactericidal effect against most anaerobic bacteria and many protozoa. Indications for use: intestinal amebiasis hepatic amebiasis urogenital trichomoniasis Dosage and method of administration: (It is advisable to take the dose with meals) for acute intestinal amebiasis (1 day of treatment): -Adults: 2 tablets (2g) as a single dose -Children: 30mg/kg as a single or divided dose. with hepatic amebiasis (treatment within 5 days): -Adults 1.5 g as a single dose/day -Children 30 mg/kg day as single or divided doses with urogenital trichomoniasis: -2 tablets (2g) as a single dose Contraindications: -increased sensitivity to imidazole derivatives Contraindicated in pregnancy. During treatment, breastfeeding should be discontinued. Side effects: -Some gastrointestinal disorders such as nausea, vomiting, and a metallic taste in the mouth Moderate leukopenia, which subsequently disappears. -Rarely – dizziness, impaired coordination of movements, ataxia, paresthesia Drug interactions: -It should be avoided during the treatment of drinking alcohol. Secnidazole should not be taken with warfarin or any other anticoagulant, as it increases the risk of bleeding, or under the close supervision and supervision of a healthcare professional. cimetidine as it increases blood levels of Secnidazole Precautions: -Avoid drinking alcohol during treatment -Do not take at the same time as disulfiram Packaging: The cardboard box contains two blisters of 1 tablet each Storage: Store at a temperature of 30 0 C, protected from light. Keep out of the reach of children.