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Odosec 1000mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

SECNIDAZOLE-1000MG

Uses:

Odosec 1000mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Diahorrea due to Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia, and Vaginal bacterial infections.. The detailed uses of Odosec 1000mg Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Bacterial Infections: Odosec 1000mg Tablet is commonly used to treat various bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, ear Infections, and skin infections.<br/>• Treatment of Vaginal Infections: Odosec 1000mg Tablet is effective in managing mixed vaginal infections caused by bacteria, fungi, or parasites, such as bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, and trichomoniasis.<br/>• Management of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Odosec 1000mg Tablet can be prescribed for infections in the genital region, including pelvic inflammatory disease.<br/>• Treatment of Diarrhoea: Odosec 1000mg Tablet is effectively used to manage various types of diarrhoea, including both acute and chronic cases.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Odosec 1000mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It kills the harmful bacteria and amoeba (Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia), causing diarrhoea. It is also used to treat veginal infections in adult women. Odosec 1000mg Tablet enters the bacterial cell as a prodrug, lacking antimicrobial activity. Odosec 1000mg Tablet is converted to an active form by bacterial enzymes. Odosec 1000mg Tablet slows the growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria and parasites (amoeba) that cause infections by damaging their DNA. It is bactericidal, working by killing bacteria that cause infections. Odosec 1000mg Tablet does not treat a viral infection like flu or a common cold.

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.