Banhelmin 200mg Suspension- 10ml
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Manufactured By Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition Albendazole (200mg)
Package Size ( 10ml Suspension in a bottle )
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Banhelmin 200mg Suspension- 10ml is effective against a range of parasitic worm infections in children. It restrains the worms from absorbing the body's essential nutrients, causing them to lose their energy and leading to their eventual death. The dead worms are then removed from your child’s body through the stool.
Uses / Indications:
Treatment of Parasitic Worm infections
Interactions / Warnings:
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
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Faq for medicine:
A: Banhelmin is an antibiotic. It is an anthelmintic drug and is used in the treatment of many parasitic infections.
Q: What is Banhelmin used for?
A: Banhelmin is used for the treatment of infections caused by helminths (worms) like Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm/threadworm), Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm), Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus (hookworms), Trichuris trichiura (whipworm), Strongyloides stercoralis, animal hookworm larvae causing cutaneous larva migrans, and Opisthorchis viverrini (liver flukes) and Clonorchis sinensis. It is also indicated for the treatment of Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. (tapeworm) infections and has shown good activity against anaerobic protozoa like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment for worms as there could be many worms against which Banhelmin would not be effective.
Q: How does Banhelmin work?
A: Banhelmin works by killing the larva and the adult form of the worm by inhibiting tubulin polymerization which causes energy depletion and decreases the mobility of the worm and hence kills the helminth.
Q: Can I take Banhelmin with fluconazole?
A: Banhelmin can be taken with fluconazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Is Banhelmin safe?
A: Banhelmin is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Banhelmin effective for treating pinworms?
A: Banhelmin is used for the treatment of pinworms (Enterobius vermicolaris). Banhelmin is active against the larval and the adult stages. Consult your doctor before taking any medicines for worm infections.
Q: Is Banhelmin an over the counter product?
A: Banhelmin is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine.
Q: Is Banhelmin safe in G6PD deficiency?
A: Banhelmin is safe to use in people with G6PD deficiency. Please consult your doctor to know more about drugs which are to be avoided in G6PD deficient people.
Q: Does Banhelmin kill tapeworms?
A: Banhelmin is active against tapeworms like Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for these worm infestations.
Q: Does Banhelmin cause diarrhoea?
A: Diarrhoea is an uncommon side effect of Banhelmin. Please consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking Banhelmin.
Q: Does Banhelmin work?
A: Banhelmin works if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Banhelmin useful in the treatment of scabies?
A: Banhelmin is not used for the treatment of scabies. If you think you are suffering from scabies, please consult your doctor as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q: Does Banhelmin treat Giardia?
A: Banhelmin can be used to treat giardiasis. It has shown activity against anaerobic protozoa like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis. Please consult your doctor if you think you are suffering from giardiasis as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q: Does Banhelmin kill eggs?
A: Banhelmin does not kill the eggs of the worms. It acts against the larva and the adult form of the worms.
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