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Bantap is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Other than this, Bantap has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Bantap is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Bantap are Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. While these are the most often observed Bantap side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Bantap normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Bantap is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Bantap related warnings talks about Bantap's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Bantap can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Bantap in conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Bantap contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Bantap have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Bantap is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Bantap 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 Bantap safe for pregnant women?
Bantap shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Bantap safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Bantap as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Bantap on the Kidneys?
Bantap may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Bantap on the Liver?
Bantap may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Bantap on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Bantap on the heart have been reported.
Bantap should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bantap unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bantap habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Bantap. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Bantap as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Bantap, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Bantap is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bantap
Taking Bantap with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bantap
Taking Bantap and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
Discontinuation of Bantap on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Bantap is not an antibiotic, it is an anthelmintic used to treat infection caused by parasite-like roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, and threadworm.
Yes, Bantap 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.
Yes, Bantap causes diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine.
Bantap 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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