AMEBAZOLE 1 GM 2 TAB

* Properties: Secnidazole selectively blocks some of the amaebic cells functions, resulting in their demise.
* Indications:
1- Intestinal amaebiasis.
2- Hepatic amaebiasis.
3- Urogenital trichomoniasis.
* Dosage and Administration: Dose preferably be taken during a meal
1- In acute intestinal amaebiasis (1 day treatment):
. Adults: 2 tablets (2 gm) as a single dose.
. Children: 30 mg / Kg as a single or divided doses.
2- In hepatic amaebiasis (treatment for 5 days):
. Adults: 1.5 gm as a single dose / day.
. Children: 30 mg / Kg / day as a single or divided doses.
3- In urogenital trichomoniasis: 2 tablets (2 gm) as a single dose.
* Contra-indications:
1- Hypersensitivity to imidazole derivatives.
2- First trimester of pregnancy.
3- Lactation.