Description
Olworm 400 MG Suspension is an antiparasitic medication used in the prevention and treatment of parasitic infections caused by tapeworms, pinworms, and hookworms.
Substitutes
List of substitutes for Olworm 400 MG Suspension
Albendol 400 MG Suspension
Micro Labs Ltd.
Noworm 400 MG Suspension
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Rediout 400 MG Suspension
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Olworm 400 MG Suspension
Diarrhea
Stomach discomfort and pain
Nausea and Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Difficulty in breathing
Fever with chills
Difficulty in swallowing
Peeling and blistering of skin
Hair loss or thinning of the hair
Swelling of eyelids, face, lips, tongue
Sore throat and hoarseness
Joint or muscle pain
Weight loss
Dosage
Olworm 400mg Suspension
Olworm 400mg Tablet
Uses of Olworm 400 MG Suspension
What is it prescribed for?
Whipworm infection
This medicine is used for the treatment of Whipworm infection caused by Trichuris trichiura strain.
Hookworm infection
This medicine is used for the treatment of Hookworm infection caused by Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale strains.
Pinworm infection
This medicine is used for the treatment of pinworm infection caused by Enterobius vermicularis strain.
Roundworm infection
This medicine is used for the treatment of roundworm infection caused by Ascaris lumbricoides strain.
Other parasitic infections
This medicine is also used for other infections caused due to helminths. Infections treated may include Giardiasis, Filariasis, Toxocariasis, Hydatid disease etc.
Related Products
List of related products
Olworm 400 MG Tablet
When not to use?
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you are allergic to Albendazole or any other drug belonging to the Benzimidazoles class of medicines.
Warnings
Dosage
Missed Dose
Take/administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Carbamazepine
Metronidazole
Cimetidine
Fosphenytoin
Phenytoin
Disease interactions
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Consumption of grapefruit juice is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
General Instructions
Take/administer this medicine as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
