Manufacturer: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Secnidazole(1000mg)
Strip of 2 Tablet
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Ambiform 1000mg Tablet is also used in the treatment of dental infections, leg ulcers, and pressure sores. This medicine may be taken with or without food. However, it should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The amount you are advised will depend on what you are being treated for and how bad it is, but you should take this antibiotic exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better after a short time but do not stop taking it until you have finished a full course of treatment, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back. Do not drink any alcohol while taking this medicine and for some days after stopping it. Otherwise, you may get unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
AMBIFORM 1000MG works by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause infections by damaging their DNA and makes you feel better rapidly.
Secnidazole is a second-generation 5-nitroimidazole antimicrobial agent. It is structurally related to other 5-nitroimidazoles, including Metronidazole and Tinidazole, but displays improved oral absorption and a longer terminal elimination half-life than other drugs in this class.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ambiform
Gastrointestinal disturbance
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Metallic taste
Glossitis (tongue inflammation)
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Contraindications : Hypersensitivity, Avoid alcohol consumption while taking, Pregnancy, lactation.
Ambiform 1000mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol while taking Ambiform 1000mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Ambiform 1000mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Ambiform 1000mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria and parasites. It is used to treat infections of the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, brain, heart, lungs, and skin.
Secnidazole has severe interactions with no other drugs.
Secnidazole has serious interactions with the following drugs: ethanol.
Secnidazole has moderate interactions with no other drugs.
Secnidazole has minor interactions with no other drugs.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Ambiform 1000mg Tablet
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Ambiform 1000mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor, even if you feel better.
It may cause side effects like nausea, stomach upset, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
Ambiform 1000mg Tablet used in a high dose or for a prolonged time increases the risk of side effects such as nerve damage. Take it only as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not drink alcohol during or for 2-3 days after treatment with this medicine. You may develop nausea, vomiting, flushing and headache.
Inform your doctor if you have liver disease. Your dose may need to be adjusted in severe liver disease.
Ambiform 1000mg Tablet treats infections caused by bacteria and parasites.
It may also be used to prevent infections following surgery.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ambiform 1000mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. Is Ambiform 1000mg Tablet effective?
Ambiform 1000mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Ambiform 1000mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Ambiform 1000mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Ambiform 1000mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. Why is it harmful to drink alcohol while using Ambiform 1000mg Tablet?
Alcohol should be strictly avoided while taking Ambiform 1000mg Tablet.Moreover, you should avoid alcohol even after 3 days of finishing the complete course. Drinking alcohol can cause an unpleasant reaction (Disulfiram reaction) with symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing or redness of the face.
Q. Is Ambiform 1000mg Tablet safe?
Ambiform 1000mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Q. Can I stop taking Ambiform 1000mg Tablet when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Ambiform 1000mg Tablet. Complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Hence, if you stop taking the medicine before completing the course, your infection may come back. Consult your doctor before you stop taking Ambiform 1000mg Tablet and follow their advice.
Q. What are the side effects of Ambiform 1000mg Tablet?
The most common side effects of Ambiform 1000mg Tablet are headache, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vaginal yeast infection and vaginal itching. These side effects are usually not bothersome. But if you are concerned or if any of these persists for a long duration, consult your doctor.
