Cantel 400mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Zydus Cadila
Composition Albendazole (400mg)
Package Size ( 1 Tablet in a strip )
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Description:
Cantel 400mg Tabletis an anti-ulcer medicine used to treat conditions where the stomach produces too much acid. Stomach and duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome are certain problems caused by high levels of stomach acid. It relieves stress ulcers and also acidity due to the intake of painkillers. Albarab 20 MG Tablet is used in combination with antibiotics like amoxicillin and clarithromycin to prevent ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
Uses / Indications:
Treatment of Parasitic infections
Interactions / Warnings:
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
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Faq for medicine:
A: Cantel is an antibiotic. It is an anthelmintic drug and is used in the treatment of many parasitic infections.
Q: What is Cantel used for?
A: Cantel 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 Cantel would not be effective.
Q: How does Cantel work?
A: Cantel 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 Cantel with fluconazole?
A: Cantel 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 Cantel safe?
A: Cantel is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Cantel effective for treating pinworms?
A: Cantel is used for the treatment of pinworms (Enterobius vermicolaris). Cantel is active against the larval and the adult stages. Consult your doctor before taking any medicines for worm infections.
Q: Is Cantel an over the counter product?
A: Cantel is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine.
Q: Is Cantel safe in G6PD deficiency?
A: Cantel 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 Cantel kill tapeworms?
A: Cantel is active against tapeworms like Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for these worm infestations.
Q: Does Cantel cause diarrhoea?
A: Diarrhoea is an uncommon side effect of Cantel. Please consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking Cantel.
Q: Does Cantel work?
A: Cantel works if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Cantel useful in the treatment of scabies?
A: Cantel 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 Cantel treat Giardia?
A: Cantel 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 Cantel kill eggs?
A: Cantel does not kill the eggs of the worms. It acts against the larva and the adult form of the worms.
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