Secnidazole is a remedy for worms that kills and eliminates intestinal worms and is useful for eliminating various types of worms that cause infections such as amebiasis, giardiasis or trichomoniasis.
This medicine can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade name Secnidal, Tecnid, Unigyn, Decnazol or Secnimax for a price of about 13 to 24 reais.
What is it for
This medication is indicated to treat:
- Giardiasis: caused by the parasite Giardia lamblia ;
- Intestinal Amebiasis: caused by the presence of amoebas in the intestine;
- Trichomoniasis: caused by the Trichomonas vaginalis worm.
In addition, this medication may also be used to treat hepatic amebiasis, which occurs when there are amoebas in the liver.
This medication can be taken by all people every 6 months as a form of treatment against verminoses. Children, the elderly and people who eat outside the home often have the most intestinal worms, so they should take this type of medication regularly throughout their lives.
How to take
The dose varies according to the problem to be treated and age:
Adults
- Trichomoniasis : administer 2 g of Secnidazole in a single dose. The same dose should be ingested by the spouse;
- Intestinal Amebiasis and Giardiasis : administer 2 g of Secnidazole in a single dose;
- Hepatic Amebiasis : administer 1.5 g to 2 g of Secnidazole 3 times daily. The treatment should last from 5 to 7 days.
Children
- Intestinal Amebiasis and Giardiasis : administer 30 mg of Secnidazole per kg body weight in a single dose;
- Hepatic amebiasis : administer 30 mg of Secnidazole per kg of body weight per day for 5 to 7 days.
In any case, the treatment should always be directed by a doctor to ensure that the dose used is adequate and that the worms are eliminated.
During treatment, alcoholic beverages should be avoided for at least 4 days after the end of the tablets.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects include fever, redness and itching of the skin, nausea, stomach pain and changes in taste.
Who should not take
This medication is contraindicated during the first 3 months of pregnancy, during breastfeeding and for people with allergies to any of the components of the formula.
