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Odosec 1000mg Tablet is used to treat various infections caused by bacteria and parasites (amoeba). It is prescribed for the treatment of diarrhoea caused by microorganisms Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia. Additionally, it also treats vaginal and other bacterial infections. It slows down the growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria and parasites (amoeba) that cause infections. It may cause side effects such as headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vaginal itching, and vaginal yeast infection. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , PharmD (PB)
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

SECNIDAZOLE-1000MG

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Odosec 1000mg Tablet

Odosec 1000mg Tablet is a prescription medication used to treat certain bacterial and parasitic infections in the body. It is most commonly prescribed for bacterial vaginosis, which is a vaginal infection caused by an overgrowth of harmful bacteria, and trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection. It may also be used to clear infections caused by amoebas or other parasites in the intestines or liver.

This medicine is typically taken as a single dose, which makes it highly convenient and easy to complete. Depending on the form your doctor prescribes, you should take it either with food or on an empty stomach as directed. To help your body recover and prevent reinfection, it is important to practise good personal hygiene, stay well-hydrated, and ensure that your intimate partners are treated if you are taking this for a sexually transmitted infection.

While taking this medicine, you might experience mild side effects like a metallic taste in your mouth or an upset stomach. These effects are usually temporary and go away on their own. However, if you experience serious symptoms such as a severe skin rash, persistent numbness, or a severe allergic reaction, stop taking the medication and seek medical help immediately.

Do not take this if you have a known allergy to similar anti-infective medicines. Before starting, talk to your doctor if you have a history of blood disorders, nerve problems, or severe liver disease. It is also important to disclose if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, as this medicine may not be suitable for you.

This medicine can interact with alcohol, so you must avoid alcoholic drinks during your treatment to prevent a severe reaction. It can also interact with certain prescription drugs, such as blood thinners, by changing how they work in your body. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are an elderly individual, consult your doctor to discuss whether this treatment is safe for your specific situation.

Uses of Odosec 1000mg Tablet

Odosec 1000mg Tablet is an antimicrobial medicine used to treat certain bacterial and parasitic infections. It works by killing the organisms responsible for the infection, helping relieve symptoms and prevent complications. It is commonly prescribed for the following conditions:

  • Bacterial vaginosis: Odosec 1000mg Tablet clears vaginal infections by stopping the growth of harmful bacteria, relieving symptoms like unusual discharge and odour.
  • Trichomoniasis: It targets and destroys the microscopic parasites responsible for this sexually transmitted infection, helping to clear the infection completely.
  • Amebiasis: It treats parasitic infections of the intestines and liver, helping to eliminate amoebas and relieve stomach pain or diarrhoea.
  • Giardiasis: It helps clear parasitic infections of the small intestine that cause watery diarrhoea and stomach cramps.
     

Key Benefits

Odosec 1000mg Tablet provides effective treatment against a range of bacterial and parasitic infections while offering the convenience of a simplified dosing schedule. Its benefits include:

  • Convenient Single-Dose Treatment: Many infections can be treated with a single oral dose, making it easier to complete the full course and improving treatment adherence.
  • Rapid Relief from Symptoms: By eliminating the organisms causing the infection, Odosec 1000mg Tablet helps relieve symptoms such as vaginal discharge, unpleasant odour, itching, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, bloating, and stomach cramps.
  • Effectively Clears the Infection: It targets the underlying cause of the infection, helping achieve complete eradication of susceptible bacteria and parasites.
  • Helps Prevent Complications: Prompt treatment reduces the risk of the infection spreading, recurring, or leading to more serious health problems.
  • Supports Faster Recovery: Effective elimination of the infection allows your body to recover more quickly, helping you return to your normal daily activities with greater comfort.
     

Directions for Use

  • Odosec 1000mg Tablet can be taken with or without food.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Odosec 1000mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How Odosec 1000mg Tablet Works

Odosec 1000mg Tablet contains secnidazole, an antimicrobial medicine that helps treat infections caused by certain bacteria and parasites. Odosec 1000mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as nitroimidazoles. It works by entering the cells of the bacteria or parasites causing the infection. Once inside these harmful cells, it becomes activated and damages their DNA, preventing them from growing, multiplying, and surviving. Together, these actions help eliminate the infection, relieve symptoms, and support your body's natural healing process.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Drinking alcohol with Odosec 1000mg Tablet is to be strictly limited as it may lead to severe reactions.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

It is not known whether Odosec 1000mg Tablet will harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

You should not breast-feed while using Odosec 1000mg Tablet and for at least 4 days after your last dose.

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Driving

Unsafe

You should not drive if you experience any discomfort after taking this Odosec 1000mg Tablet.

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Liver

Caution

Odosec 1000mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Odosec 1000mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Odosec 1000mg Tablet is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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Heart

Caution

Patients with cardiac conditions should exercise caution when taking Odosec 1000mg Tablet.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Odosec 1000mg Tablet should be used under caution in geriatric patients. Please consult your physician.

What if I have taken an overdose of Odosec 1000mg Tablet

If you accidentally take more than the prescribed amount of this medicine, seek immediate medical attention or contact a poison control centre right away. Symptoms of an overdose may include severe nausea, vomiting, or dizziness.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid all alcohol: Do not drink beer, wine, or liquor while taking this medicine and for at least 48 hours after your last dose. Combining this medicine with alcohol can cause a severe reaction, including nausea, vomiting, sweating, headache, and a rapid heartbeat.
  • Stay well-hydrated: If you are treating a stomach or intestinal parasitic infection, drink plenty of water and oral rehydration solutions to replace lost fluids and prevent dehydration.
  • Treat your partner: If you are taking this medicine for a sexually transmitted infection like trichomoniasis, ensure your sexual partner is also treated at the same time to avoid getting reinfected.
  • Practice temporary abstinence: Avoid sexual contact until both you and your partner have completely finished the treatment and any symptoms have resolved.
  • Support your digestive health: Eat simple, bland foods if you experience temporary stomach upset, and consider eating yoghurt or taking probiotics after finishing your treatment to help restore healthy bacteria in your body.
     
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Odosec 1000mg Tablet to start to work: The time required for Odosec 1000mg Tablet to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Odosec 1000mg Tablet last: The effect of Odosec 1000mg Tablet lasts for 24hours.

What if you forget to take Odosec 1000mg Tablet

Since this medication is frequently prescribed as a single, one-time dose, missing a dose usually means you forgot to take your treatment. If you miss your scheduled dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if you are taking a multi-day course and it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.

Storage

•Store Odosec 1000mg Tablet at room temperature, ideally between 20°C and 25°C (68°F and 77°F). •Keep the medicine in its original packaging to protect it from moisture and direct light.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not mix granules with liquid: If you are using the granule form, do not mix it into water or other drinks, as the granules will not dissolve properly and may taste very bitter.
  • Do not chew granules: Ensure you swallow the granule-food mixture whole; chewing the granules can release an unpleasant taste and affect how the medicine is absorbed.
  • Check packaging before use: Always inspect the packet or bottle before taking the medicine to ensure it is sealed and undamaged.
  • Avoid blood tests without informing your doctor: This medicine can interfere with certain laboratory test results; tell your healthcare provider you are taking it before any blood work.
  • Watch for nerve symptoms: Stop taking the medicine and consult your doctor immediately if you feel any unusual tingling, burning, or weakness in your limbs.
     

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Odosec 1000mg Tablet may interact with certain medicines, increasing the risk of side effects or affecting how well your treatment works. Inform your doctor about all prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal medicines you are taking, including:

  • Blood thinners (such as warfarin): Taking this medicine together with blood thinners can increase the risk of bleeding. Your doctor may need to monitor your blood clotting times more closely.
     
SecnidazoleCholera, live attenuated
Severe
SecnidazoleBCG vaccine
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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SecnidazoleCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Odosec 1000mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Cholera, live attenuated with Odosec 1000mg Tablet may reduce the effectiveness of Cholera, live attenuated.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Odosec 1000mg Tablet and Cholera, live attenuated, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. To ensure adequate vaccine response, you should not receive cholera vaccine, live until at least 14 days after you complete your Odosec 1000mg Tablet therapy. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
SecnidazoleBCG vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Odosec 1000mg Tablet:
Co-administration of the BCG vaccine with Odosec 1000mg Tablet may reduce the effectiveness of the BCG vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Odosec 1000mg Tablet and BCG vaccine together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Certain foods and beverages may increase the risk of side effects while taking Odosec 1000mg Tablet:

  • Alcohol: Drinking alcohol or using products containing alcohol (like some cough syrups) during treatment can trigger a severe physical reaction, including intense nausea, vomiting, throbbing headache, and rapid heart rate.
     
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTI- BACTERIALS]

FAQs

Odosec 1000mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Diahorrea due to Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, and Vaginal bacterial infections.
No, this is an antibiotic medication. You need to complete the full course even if you start to feel better, to prevent the infection from returning.
No. Odosec 1000mg Tablet is an antibacterial medicine that acts only against bacterial infections and not viral infections like common cold and flu. You should not take Odosec 1000mg Tablet without prior consulting your doctor. Self-medication is dangerous and can lower the efficacy of Odosec 1000mg Tablet, leading to antibiotic resistance.
If you miss a dose of Odosec 1000mg Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one
Alcohol should be strictly avoided while taking Odosec 1000mg Tablet. Furthermore, you should avoid alcohol even after 3 days of finishing the complete course. Drinking alcohol can lead to an unpleasant reaction with symptoms like nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, headache, coloring, or redness of the face.
Odosec 1000mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration recommended by your doctor. Take it just as instructed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's directions carefully and inform your doctor if any of the side effects disturb you.
Yes, Odosec 1000mg Tablet helps treat diarrhoea caused by microorganisms Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia.
Yes, Odosec 1000mg Tablet can be taken for a vaginal infection such as bacterial vaginosis (an infection caused by an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the vagina) if advised by the doctor.
Odosec 1000mg Tablet can be used to treat stomach infections caused by bacteria and protozoa, if prescribed by a doctor.
Odosec 1000mg Tablet works by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause infections. Thereby, it helps treat bacterial infections.
Odosec 1000mg Tablet should be taken as advised by the doctor. Take Odosec 1000mg Tablet at a fixed time daily, as it will help you to remember taking the medicine.
Odosec 1000mg Tablet may cause headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vaginal itching, and vaginal yeast infection. Most of these side effects of Odosec 1000mg Tablet do not require medical attention and typically resolve on their own over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Yes, Odosec 1000mg Tablet is effective if taken as advised by the doctor for the prescribed duration.
Odosec 1000mg Tablet should be avoided by people who are allergic to any of its components.
Odosec 1000mg Tablet should be used during pregnancy if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
No, do not breastfeeding while taking Odosec 1000mg Tablet and for 4 days after the last dose.
If you are being treated for trichomoniasis, yes. Your sexual partner must be treated at the same time to prevent you from being reinfected. Talk to your doctor for specific advice.
If you vomit shortly after taking your dose, the medicine may not have been fully absorbed. Do not take another dose without asking a healthcare provider. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for guidance.
Yes, clearing vaginal bacteria can sometimes allow natural yeast to grow, leading to a vaginal yeast infection. If you notice thick white discharge or increased itching, talk to your doctor.
Sprinkle the granules onto a small amount of soft food like applesauce or yoghurt, and swallow it immediately without chewing. Follow with a full glass of water. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need help.

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