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Worid, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Other than this, Worid has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Worid depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Worid also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Worid can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Worid go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Worid's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Worid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Worid is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Worid have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Worid may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Worid is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Worid 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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Is the use of Worid safe for pregnant women?
Worid shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Worid safe during breastfeeding?
Worid has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Worid on the Kidneys?
Worid rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Worid on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Worid on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Worid on the Heart?
Worid may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Worid 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 Worid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Worid habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Worid. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Worid as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Worid, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Worid is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Worid
Taking Worid with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Worid
Drinking alcohol while taking Worid may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
No, Worid is not an antibiotic, it is an anthelmintic used to treat infection caused by parasite-like roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, and threadworm.
Yes, Worid can be taken with an antibiotic. No harmful interaction have been reported. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. It is best to consult your doctor before taking this medicine with an antibiotic.
No, you can not buy Worid 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.
Yes, Worid is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, and hepatotoxicity.
Worid 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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