Solosec® (secnidazole – Lupin Pharmaceuticals) now has an expanded indication to treat bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis in patients who are at least 12 years old.
- Solosec has been FDA approved for use in adults since 2017. Bacterial vaginosis describes inflammation in the vagina caused by bacterial overgrowth, while trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a protozoan parasite.
- Recommended dosing is a single 2g packet of granules taken once by mouth, mixed with applesauce, yogurt, or pudding. If Solosec is being used to treat trichomoniasis, all sexual partners should receive the same dose at the same time.