Delentin Tablet 125 mg

Delentin Tablet 125 mg Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Delentin Tablet 125 mg
Uses
Dosage
Side Effect
Precautions
Interactions
Uses during Pregnancy
Uses during Breastfeeding
Accute Overdose
Food Interaction
Half Life
Volume of Distribution
Clearance
Interaction With other Medicine
Contradiction
Storage

Trade Name	Delentin Tablet 125 mg
Generic	Pyrantel Pamoate
Weight	125 mg
Type	Tablet
Therapeutic Class	Anthelmintic
Manufacturer	Renata Limited
Available Country	Bangladesh
Last Updated:	October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am

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 Tablet 125 mg dosage

Delentin Tablet 125 mg 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 Tablet 125 mg is well tolerated in recommended dosage. When given in large dosage, Delentin Tablet 125 mg 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 Tablet 125 mg and Piperazine appear to be mutually antagonistic, Delentin Tablet 125 mg should not be given together with Piperazine. Delentin Tablet 125 mg should be kept out of the reach of children.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnancy: Since Delentin Tablet 125 mg has not been studied in pregnant women, use of Delentin Tablet 125 mg in such patients is normally contraindicated. Delentin Tablet 125 mg 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.