Secnidazole is indicated for treating

•  Trichomoniasis
•  bacterial vaginosis

Trichomoniasis

Vaginal Infection

• Secnidazole is taken in a single dose of one packet of oral granules.

Usual Adult Dose for Bacterial Vaginosis:

• 2 g orally once

Usual Adult Dose for Trichomoniasis:

• 2 g orally once
• One may take this medicine with or without food.
• To use the oral granules: Open the packet and sprinkle the powder into a spoonful of pudding, yogurt, or applesauce. Swallow the mixture right away without chewing. Do not save it for later use.
• Drink a full glass of water after swallowing the oral granule mixture.
• Do not dissolve secnidazole oral granules in any type of liquid.
• Store the packet at room temperature until you are ready to take the medicine. Protect from moisture and heat.

Sprinkle Capsule

Side effects associated with Secnidazole-

• vaginal itching or burning;
• redness or swelling (erythema)
• white or yellow vaginal discharge (may be odorless)
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain
• headache
• a bitter or metallic taste in your mouth

Vaginal Itching

Erythema

Vaginal Discharge

Headache

• Secnidazole is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
• One should not use secnidazole if one is allergic to secnidazole or similar medicines such as benznidazole, metronidazole (Flagyl), or tinidazole.
• It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby.
• Should not breast-feed while using this medicine and for at least 4 days after the last dose.