Tagera Forte

Generic Name: Secnidazole 500 mg
Form: Oral tablet
Drug Class: Nitroimidazole antimicrobial (antiprotozoal and antibacterial)

Uses / Indications

• Amebiasis (intestinal and liver infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica)

• Giardiasis (intestinal infection caused by Giardia lamblia)

• Trichomoniasis (sexually transmitted protozoal infection caused by Trichomonas vaginalis)

• Occasionally used to treat bacterial vaginosis or asymptomatic carriers of protozoal infection

How It Works

Secnidazole works by entering protozoal or bacterial cells and disrupting their DNA, leading to the death of the microorganism.
It is similar to metronidazole but has a longer half-life, allowing for single-dose treatment in most cases.

Dosage & Administration

• Adults: Typically, a single dose of 2 grams (4 tablets of 500 mg) taken with food

• Children: Dose based on weight (usually 30–50 mg/kg as a single dose)

• Should be swallowed whole with water

• Avoid alcohol during and for 2–3 days after use to prevent disulfiram-like reactions

Precautions & Side Effects

• Common side effects: Nausea, metallic taste, stomach upset, headache, diarrhea

• Less common: Dizziness, rash, fatigue, oral irritation

• Use cautiously in people with liver disease, blood disorders, or neurological problems

• Contraindicated in early pregnancy and during breastfeeding unless clearly necessary

Prescription Status

• Prescription-only medicine (Rx)

• Not sold over the counter due to potential side effects and misuse risk