It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Wormex. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Wormex during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Wormex is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Wormex may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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There is limited information available on the use of Wormex in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
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There is limited information available on the use of Wormex in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Wormex 50mg/ml Suspension
Introduction
Wormex is an anti-helminitic medication. It is used in the treatment of worm infections. It works by killing the worms that cause infection. The killed worms are then passed in the stool.
Wormex should be used in the dose and duration as advised by ... Show more
Uses of Wormex
Worm infections
Side effects of Wormex
Common
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Hair loss
Vomiting
Abnormal liver function tests
Fever
Abdominal pain
Vertigo
How to use Wormex
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. Wormex may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Wormex works
Wormex is an antihelmintic medication. It works by binding to the muscle and nerve cells of worms, causing their paralysis. The worms are unable to move and are cleared naturally in stool.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Wormex to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
It should be taken with food.
If you are unable to swallow the whole tablet, it may be crushed or chewed and swallowed with a full glass of water.
It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while ... Show more
Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further in ... Show more
Oral
Single or mixed infections due to susceptible worms
Adult: 10 mg/kg as a single dose.
Ascariasis
Adult: 5 mg/kg as a single dose. Max: 1 g/ ... Show more
Child Dose
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Oral
Single or mixed infections due to susceptible worms
Child: 10 mg/kg as a single dose.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity
Mode of Action
Pyrantel is effective against roundworms (Ascaris), threadworms (Enterobius), hookworms and Trichostrongylus. Not effective against whipworm. Acts by ... Show more
Precaution
Liver dysfunction, anaemia or severe malnutrition. Treat members in close contact with the patient.
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