Wormtab 500mg Tablet

 Wormtab 500mg Tablet belongs to a group of antiparasitic drugs called 'anthelmintic' used to treat parasites worm infections like neurocysticercosis (infection caused by pork tapeworm) and cystic hydatid disease (infection caused by dog tapeworm). Additionally, Wormtab 500mg Tablet is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites. 

Wormtab 500mg Tablet contains ‘Albendazole’, which works by inhibiting tubulin polymerisation. This causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, which leads to its immobilisation. Thereby, Wormtab 500mg Tablet kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection. 

Take Wormtab 500mg Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to take Wormtab 500mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. You may experience certain common side effects, such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness in some cases. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Wormtab 500mg Tablet might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or colds. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Wormtab 500mg Tablet. Do not take Wormtab 500mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. Do not breastfeed during and for a minimum of 5 days after treatment with Wormtab 500mg Tablet. Wormtab 500mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Wormtab 500mg Tablet can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Wormtab 500mg 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). Wormtab 500mg Tablet is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites. Wormtab 500mg 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). Wormtab 500mg Tablet exhibits ovicidal, larvicidal and vermicidal activity. Wormtab 500mg Tablet inhibits tubulin polymerisation, which causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite. This leads to the immobilisation of the parasite. Thereby, Wormtab 500mg Tablet kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.

Do not take Wormtab 500mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Wormtab 500mg Tablet may cause bone marrow suppression, aplastic anaemia, and agranulocytosis. Inform your doctor if you have/had liver disease; if you have any surgery, including dental surgery. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience seizures, vomiting, headache, extreme tiredness, or behaviour changes while taking Wormtab 500mg Tablet. Regular blood cell count and liver function monitoring is advised during treatment with Wormtab 500mg Tablet. Wormtab 500mg Tablet might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or cold. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Wormtab 500mg Tablet. Do not take Wormtab 500mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. Do not breastfeed during and for minimum of 5 days after treatment with Wormtab 500mg Tablet. Wormtab 500mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Wormtab 500mg Tablet can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor.

• Regular monitoring of blood cell count and liver function is advised during treatment with Wormtab 500mg Tablet.
• Wormtab 500mg Tablet might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or cold.
• Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Wormtab 500mg Tablet.
• Wormtab 500mg Tablet will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.