Expent Information

Expent is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pinworms. Other than this, Expent has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Expent depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Expent side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Expent are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Expent's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. In addition, Expent's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Expent related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Expent contraindications section.

Additionally, Expent may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Expent, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Expent Benefits & Uses
Expent Dosage & How to Take
Expent Side Effects
Expent Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Expent with Other Drugs
Expent Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Expent
Expent Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Expent Benefits & Uses

Expent is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Tapeworm Infection

Expent Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Parasitic Infections Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 11 mg/kg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Parasitic Infections Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 11 mg/kg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Parasitic Infections Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 11 mg/kg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Parasitic Infections Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 11 mg/kg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Expent Related Warnings

Is the use of Expent safe for pregnant women?

Expent may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Expent again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Expent safe during breastfeeding?

Expent should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Expent on the Kidneys?

There is no research available on the side effects of Expent on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Expent on the Liver?

Side effects of Expent rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Expent on the Heart?

You can take Expent without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Expent with Other Drugs

Expent should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Sodium Iodide

Expent Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Expent unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Liver Disease
Anemia

Frequently asked Questions about Expent

Is this Expent habit forming or addictive?

Expent does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Expent can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Expent only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Expent is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Expent Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Expent

You can take Expent with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Expent

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Expent and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown