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Omnitel, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Secondary and off-label uses of Omnitel have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Omnitel is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Omnitel also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Omnitel as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Omnitel are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Omnitel's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Omnitel related warnings talks about Omnitel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Omnitel is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Omnitel have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Omnitel have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Omnitel is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Omnitel 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Omnitel is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Omnitel safe for pregnant women?
Omnitel should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Omnitel safe during breastfeeding?
Omnitel may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Omnitel on the Kidneys?
Omnitel has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Omnitel on the Liver?
Omnitel can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Omnitel on the Heart?
Omnitel is rarely harmful for the heart.
Omnitel 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 Omnitel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Omnitel habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Omnitel can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Omnitel will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Omnitel is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Omnitel in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Omnitel
Taking Omnitel with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Omnitel
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Omnitel are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Omnitel should be taken with a meal, especially with a fatty meal which helps in absorption of a drug. Preferably taken at night which helps, your worm will come out with feces. However, take it exactly as your doctor recommended you to take it.
Yes, Omnitel 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, Omnitel causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe constipation after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine.
Yes, Omnitel can be taken with an antibiotic. No harmful interaction have been reported. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. It is best to consult your doctor before taking this medicine with an antibiotic.
Omnitel 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
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