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Worid, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Other than this, Worid has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Worid depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Worid also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Worid can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Worid go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Worid's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Worid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Worid is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Worid have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Worid may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Worid is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Worid 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 Worid is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Worid safe for pregnant women?
Worid has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Worid without medical advice.
Is the use of Worid safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Worid as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Worid on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Worid on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Worid on the Liver?
Effects of Worid on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Worid on the Heart?
Worid has very mild side effects on the heart.
Worid 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 Worid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Worid habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Worid. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Worid does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Worid, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Worid in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Worid
Taking Worid with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Worid
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Yes, Worid 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.
Worid is a brand name of albendazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called anthelmintics. It is used to treat infection caused by parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, and threadworms. It is also used to treat
Worid 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.
Yes, Worid 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.
No, Worid is not an antibiotic, it is an anthelmintic used to treat infection caused by parasite-like roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, and threadworm.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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