Description
What is Wormentel 150 mg
Wormentel 150 mg is an oral antiparasitic drug, treating a wide range of parasitic infections in adults and children. This medicine acts on a broad spectrum of helminths, including ascarids, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms (single species), etc. With a three-day consecutive treatment, this drug ensures parasites get discarded from the bloodstream and overall well-being is promoted.
Uses of Wormentel 150mg
Wormentel 150mg is used for treating parasitic infections, those caused by helminths such as:
- Hookworms
- Pinworms
- Whipworms
- Tapeworms
How to take Wormentel 150 mg
Take Wormentel 150 mg as advised by the healthcare provider. Swallow the whole Wormentel 150 tablet with a glass of water, once daily at a fixed time for three or five consecutive days (as advised by the physician). Ensure you use it with food to avoid stomach upset
How Does Wormentel 150 mg Work?
It contains Fenbendazole, the highly effective anthelmintic drug, which works by binding to the beta-tubulin of worm cells, thereby disrupting their metabolism. This medicine acts as expected on the mammalian, larval, and adult parasites, starves them & makes them die. Finally, they flush off the body through stools over a few days.
Benefits of Wormentel 150 mg
- Treats the most common types of helminth infections in humans, including hookworms, whipworms, pinworms, roundworms, etc.
- Effectively inhibits the functioning of broad-spectrum intestinal worms to deplete their energy and cause their death.
- Short-term treatment for parasitic worm infections.
- Fewer potential for systemic side effects.
- Causes milder side effects only.
- Prevents further complications otherwise caused by parasites (like malnutrition, anaemia, etc).
- A reliable treatment for adults and children.
Wormentel 150mg Dosage
Follow the dosage guidance shared by the physician for safe usage. Don’t overdo this drug or use it less than advised, on the assumption. Limit alcohol during the treatment period, alongside avoiding heavy/fatty meals. Drink a lot of fluids like water or fruit juices to support your body working hard to eliminate parasites from the bloodstream.
- Missed dose: If you forget to use this antiparasitic drug as per the scheduled timings, take it as soon as you remember. Don’t use two pills the next time when about to use the next dosage anytime soon.
- Overdose: There is no way one should overdose on this medicine. Stop treatment according to the medical guidance. If you think the symptoms haven’t improved, see your doctor first.
