Wenkil 200mg Suspension- 10ml
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Manufactured By Wens Drugs India Pvt Ltd
Composition Albendazole (200mg)
Package Size ( 10ml Suspension in a bottle )
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Wenkil 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: Wenkil is an antibiotic. It is an anthelmintic drug and is used in the treatment of many parasitic infections.
Q: What is Wenkil used for?
A: Wenkil 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 Wenkil would not be effective.
Q: How does Wenkil work?
A: Wenkil 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 Wenkil with fluconazole?
A: Wenkil 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 Wenkil safe?
A: Wenkil is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Wenkil effective for treating pinworms?
A: Wenkil is used for the treatment of pinworms (Enterobius vermicolaris). Wenkil is active against the larval and the adult stages. Consult your doctor before taking any medicines for worm infections.
Q: Is Wenkil an over the counter product?
A: Wenkil is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine.
Q: Is Wenkil safe in G6PD deficiency?
A: Wenkil 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 Wenkil kill tapeworms?
A: Wenkil is active against tapeworms like Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for these worm infestations.
Q: Does Wenkil cause diarrhoea?
A: Diarrhoea is an uncommon side effect of Wenkil. Please consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking Wenkil.
Q: Does Wenkil work?
A: Wenkil works if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Wenkil useful in the treatment of scabies?
A: Wenkil 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 Wenkil treat Giardia?
A: Wenkil 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 Wenkil kill eggs?
A: Wenkil does not kill the eggs of the worms. It acts against the larva and the adult form of the worms.
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