Delentin Oral Suspension 50 mg/ml

Delentin Oral Suspension 50 mg/ml Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Trade Name Delentin Oral Suspension 50 mg/ml
Generic Pyrantel Pamoate
Weight 50 mg/ml
Type Oral Suspension
Therapeutic Class Anthelmintic
Manufacturer Renata Limited
Available Country Bangladesh
Last Updated: October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am
Delentin Oral Suspension 50 mg/ml
Delentin Oral Suspension 50 mg/ml

Uses

This medication is used to treat intestinal worm infections such as pinworm, roundworm, and hookworm. Pyrantel belongs to a class of drugs known as anthelmintics. It works by making the worms unable to move (paralyzed) so that the body can remove them naturally in the stool.

Dosage

Delentin Oral Suspension 50 mg/ml dosage

Delentin Oral Suspension 50 mg/ml is given orally at anytime without regard to ingestion of food or beverages. A single dose of 11 mg/kg body weight, to a maximum of 1 gm, should be given to treat infestations caused by the parasites mentioned above. In the case of Pinworm, it is often wise to repeat the dose after an interval of 2 weeks.

Side Effects

Delentin Oral Suspension 50 mg/ml is well tolerated in recommended dosage. When given in large dosage, Delentin Oral Suspension 50 mg/ml may cause gastrointestinal upset such as anorexia, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Other side effects that may occur in rare occasions are headache, dizziness and rash.

Precaution

Since Delentin Oral Suspension 50 mg/ml and Piperazine appear to be mutually antagonistic, Delentin Oral Suspension 50 mg/ml should not be given together with Piperazine. Delentin Oral Suspension 50 mg/ml should be kept out of the reach of children.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnancy: Since Delentin Oral Suspension 50 mg/ml has not been studied in pregnant women, use of Delentin Oral Suspension 50 mg/ml in such patients is normally contraindicated. Delentin Oral Suspension 50 mg/ml is not recommended for children below 1 year of age.

Contraindication

Known hypersensitivity to pyrantel or any ingredient in the formulation.

Special Warning

Pediatric Use: Safety and efficacy not established in children <2 years of age;a use in this age group only when potential benefits justify possible risks.Hepatic Impairment: Use with caution in patients with preexisting liver dysfunction.

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