Wormceel-400 400 mg

Indication

Broad-spectrum anthelmintic chewable tablet for the treatment of intestinal worm infestations such as roundworm (Ascaris), hookworm, pinworm (Enterobius), whipworm (Trichuris) and strongyloidiasis. Used as a single dose or short course in adults and children as directed by a physician.

Ingredients

• Albendazole BP 400 mg

Direction

As directed by the physician. Typically a single 400 mg chewable tablet is given to adults and children over 2 years for common intestinal helminth infections; the tablet may be chewed, swallowed or crushed and taken with food.

Side effects

• Abdominal pain
• nausea
• vomiting or diarrhea.
• Headache or dizziness.
• Transient elevation of liver enzymes.
• Rarely
• rash
• itching or hypersensitivity reactions.

Precautions

• Do not use in pregnancy
• especially in the first trimester
• except on strict medical advice.
• Use with caution in patients with liver disease or blood disorders.
• Keep out of reach of children
• the chewable tablet can be mistaken for candy.
• Color: Sunset Yellow FCF
• Flavour: Strawberry
• avoid in patients with known allergy to these.
• Stop use and consult a doctor if severe side effects or allergic reactions occur.