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R-Worm 400 mg Chewable Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

ALBENDAZOLE-400MG

Uses:

Parasitic worm infections

Medicinal Benefits:

R-Worm 400 mg Chewable Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anthelmintic used to treat worm infections such as neurocysticercosis (infection caused by pork tapeworm) and cystic hydatid disease (infection caused by dog tapeworm). R-Worm 400 mg Chewable Tablet is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites. R-Worm 400 mg Chewable Tablet is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic drug which is highly effective against a wide range of intestinal helminths, including cestodes, nematodes, and trematodes. It is also effective against tissue helminth infections like cutaneous larva migrans (parasitic skin infections). R-Worm 400 mg Chewable Tablet exhibits ovicidal, larvicidal and vermicidal activity. R-Worm 400 mg Chewable Tablet inhibits tubulin polymerisation, which causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite. This leads to the immobilisation of the parasite. Thereby, R-Worm 400 mg Chewable Tablet kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.

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R-Worm 400 mg Chewable Tablet causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, which leads to its immobilisation. Thereby, R-Worm 400 mg Chewable Tablet kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.

For neurocysticercosis, R-Worm 400 mg Chewable Tablet is usually prescribed for 8-30 days. For cystic hydatid disease, R-Worm 400 mg Chewable Tablet is usually prescribed for 28 days, followed by a 14 day break, and repeated for a total of 3 cycles.

Do not discontinue R-Worm 400 mg Chewable Tablet without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually continue taking R-Worm 400 mg Chewable Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking R-Worm 400 mg Chewable Tablet.

You are recommended to avoid planning for pregnancy while taking R-Worm 400 mg Chewable Tablet as it may cause foetal harm. A pregnancy test should be done before starting the treatment with R-Worm 400 mg Chewable Tablet, and women must use effective birth-control while taking R-Worm 400 mg Chewable Tablet and for at least 1month after cessation of treatment.

Regular monitoring of blood count at the beginning of each cycle therapy and for every 2weeks while taking R-Worm 400 mg Chewable Tablet is advised for all patients. Treatment with R-Worm 400 mg Chewable Tablet should be discontinued if a significant decrease in blood cell count is observed.

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