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Winworm is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Winworm also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Winworm. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Winworm are Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. While these are the most often observed Winworm side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Winworm normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Winworm's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Winworm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Winworm related warnings section.
Winworm can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Winworm in conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia. Other contraindications of Winworm have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Winworm may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Winworm is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Winworm is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Winworm is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Winworm safe for pregnant women?
Winworm should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Winworm safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Winworm for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Winworm on the Kidneys?
Winworm rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Winworm on the Liver?
Use of Winworm may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Winworm on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Winworm on the heart have been reported.
Winworm should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Winworm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Winworm habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Winworm. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Winworm will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Winworm is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Winworm cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Winworm
Taking Winworm with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Winworm
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
No, Winworm is not an antibiotic, it is an anthelmintic used to treat infection caused by parasite-like roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, and threadworm.
Winworm is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Winworm should be taken with a meal, especially with a fatty meal which helps in absorption of a drug. Preferably taken at night which helps, your worm will come out with feces. However, take it exactly as your doctor recommended you to take it.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
No, you can not buy Winworm over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Albenza® (albendazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 850-851
