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Entosec 1G Tablet

Manufacturer :  Cipla Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Secnidazole
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Entosec 1G Tablet

Entosec 1G Tablet is a drug of anti-infective or anti-parasitic nature. It is a very effective medicine for the treatment of dientamoebiasis. The medicine is not recommended to patients who are lactose intolerant, as the lactose is one of the main ingredients in the composition of the drug. If you are allergic to any other ingredients of the drug you must avoid taking it before due consultation with your doctor. The drug is not recommended to patients who have a history of severe liver or kidney diseases and blood porphyria.

There may be certain allergic reactions to the drug which include an adverse asthma attack, swelling of the tongue, throat or changes in voice, dizziness, hyperventilation, skin irritation such as rashes, hives or redness. The drug may be taken with or without food as the action of the medicine is not influenced by food intake. However it is recommended to abstain from smoking, alcohol, tobacco and caffeine during the course of the treatment. This drug is not administered to breastfeeding or pregnant women, especially those who are still in their first semester due to the potential health complications that may affect the foetus. The drug is known to affect the actions of anticoagulatants and increase the risk of bleeding.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Entosec 1G Tablet

    • Bacterial Infections

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Entosec 1G Tablet ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Entosec 1G Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Seclong ds 1000mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Seclong ds 1000mg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Entosec 1G Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Entosec 1G Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Secnidazole, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is used to prevent the attack of microorganisms in the body. The medicine administers itself into the bacterial cell. It is then modified to an active form through the decrease of nitro groups to radical anions with the help of bacterial enzymes which interrupts bacterial DNA synthesis.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
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