Secnid^®

Indication:
Amoebiasis, Hepatic Amoebiasis, Urethritis and Vaginitis due to Trichomonas vaginalis, Giardiasis.

Dosage & Administration:
i. Acute intestinal Amoebiasis:
Adults: 2 gm single dose (2x1000 mg tablet), taken preferably just before meal
Children: 30 mg/kg single dose, taken preferably just before meal

ii. Asymptomatic Amoebiasis (minute & cystic form):
Adults: 2 gm once daily (2x1000 mg tablet) for only 3 days, taken preferably just before meal
Children: 30 mg/kg once daily for only 3 days, taken preferably just before meal

iii. Hepatic Amoebiasis:
Adults: 1.50 gm/day, in a single or divided dose, just before meal for 5 days
Children: 30 mg/kg/day, in a single or divided dose, just before meal for 5 days

iv. Giardiasis:
Adults: 2 gm single dose (2x1000 mg tablet), taken preferably just before meal
Children: 35-50 mg/kg single dose, taken preferably just before meal

v. Trichomoniasis:
Adults: 2 gm single dose (2x1000 mg tablet), taken preferably just before meal
Children: 30 mg/kg single dose, taken preferably just before meal. The partner should also receive the same treatment concomitantly

Preparation:
Secnid® DS tablet: Box containing 5 x 2 Secnid® DS tablets in blister pack.