<p>The clinical studies have shown that Secnidazole is characterized by very good tolerance and no serious adverse reactions have been reported to date. The following side-effects may be observed with Secnidazole as with all nitroimidazole derivatives &amp; are rarely serious:</p>

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	<li><strong>Most frequent side-effects</strong>: Gastrointestinal disturbances, nausea, epigastric pain, metallic taste, glossitis, stomatitis.</li>
	<li><strong>Occasional side effects</strong>: Urticaria, moderate leukopenia which is reversible on treatment discontinuation.</li>
	<li><strong>Rare side-effects</strong>: Vertigo, ataxia and motor incoordination, paresthesia, peripheral neuropathy. With Secnidazole, gastrointestinal disorders e.g. nausea, vomiting, eoigastric pain, etc., have been reported in very rare cases.</li>
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