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X Worm Plus 400mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

ALBENDAZOLE-400MG

Uses:

Parasitic worm infections

Medicinal Benefits:

X Worm Plus 400mg 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). X Worm Plus 400mg Tablet is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites. X Worm Plus 400mg 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). X Worm Plus 400mg Tablet exhibits ovicidal, larvicidal and vermicidal activity. X Worm Plus 400mg Tablet inhibits tubulin polymerisation, which causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite. This leads to the immobilisation of the parasite. Thereby, X Worm Plus 400mg Tablet kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.

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

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

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

You are recommended to avoid planning for pregnancy while taking X Worm Plus 400mg Tablet as it may cause foetal harm. A pregnancy test should be done before starting the treatment with X Worm Plus 400mg Tablet, and women must use effective birth-control while taking X Worm Plus 400mg 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 X Worm Plus 400mg Tablet is advised for all patients. Treatment with X Worm Plus 400mg Tablet should be discontinued if a significant decrease in blood cell count is observed.

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