Wormex 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension
Wormex 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
| Trade Name | Wormex 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension |
| Generic | Pyrantel Pamoate |
| Weight | 50 mg/ml |
| Type | Oral Suspension |
| Therapeutic Class | Anthelmintic |
| Manufacturer | Hallmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. |
| Available Country | Bangladesh |
| Last Updated: | September 24, 2024 at 5:38 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
Wormex 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension dosage
Wormex 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension 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
Wormex 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension is well tolerated in recommended dosage. When given in large dosage, Wormex 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension 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 Wormex 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension and Piperazine appear to be mutually antagonistic, Wormex 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension should not be given together with Piperazine. Wormex 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension should be kept out of the reach of children.Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
Pregnancy: Since Wormex 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension has not been studied in pregnant women, use of Wormex 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension in such patients is normally contraindicated. Wormex 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension 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.Innovators Monograph
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