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Wormex 400 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. The alternative uses of Wormex 400 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Wormex 400 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Wormex 400 Mg Tablet include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. Some other side effects of Wormex 400 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Wormex 400 Mg Tablet 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.
It is also important to note that Wormex 400 Mg Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Wormex 400 Mg Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Wormex 400 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia must refrain from the use of Wormex 400 Mg Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Wormex 400 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Wormex 400 Mg Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Wormex 400 Mg Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Wormex 400 Mg Tablet 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 Wormex 400 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Wormex. If you are pregnant, do not take Wormex without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Wormex 400 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Wormex may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Wormex 400 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Wormex on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Wormex 400 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Wormex may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Wormex 400 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Wormex may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Wormex 400 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Wormex 400 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Wormex 400 Mg Tablet. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Wormex 400 Mg Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Wormex 400 Mg Tablet does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Wormex 400 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Wormex 400 Mg Tablet
You can take Wormex 400 Mg Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Wormex 400 Mg Tablet
Drinking alcohol while taking Wormex 400 Mg Tablet may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Wormex is a brand name of albendazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called anthelmintics. It is used to treat infection caused by parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, and threadworms. It is also used to treat
Discontinuation of Wormex on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Wormex 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.
Wormex is broad-spectrum anthelmintic. It has a multidimensional mechanism of action. It mainly works by inhibiting the cell division, motility disruption, glycogen depletion, and tubulin. Hence, in this way, it kills the parasite.
Wormex 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.
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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