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Wormex is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension, Tablet. Intestinal Worms are some of its major therapeutic uses. Wormex also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Wormex. 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 side effects typically associated with Wormex include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. Some other side effects of Wormex have been listed ahead. These side effects of Wormex are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Wormex is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Wormex related warnings talks about Wormex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Wormex can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Wormex in conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Wormex contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Wormex with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Wormex is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Wormex 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.
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Is the use of Wormex safe for pregnant women?
Wormex has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Wormex without medical advice.
Is the use of Wormex safe during breastfeeding?
Wormex has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Wormex on the Kidneys?
Wormex has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Wormex on the Liver?
Effects of Wormex on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Wormex on the Heart?
Wormex may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Wormex 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 Wormex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Wormex habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Wormex. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Wormex will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Wormex is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Wormex is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Wormex
You can take Wormex with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Wormex
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Wormex are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Wormex 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
Discontinuation of Wormex on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Wormex 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.
Wormex 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.
Wormex is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
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