Anthelmet Syrup

Anthelmet Syrup belongs to a group of antiparasitic drugs called 'anthelmintic' used to treat parasites worm infections like neurocysticercosis (infection caused by pork tapeworm) and cystic hydatid disease (infection caused by dog tapeworm). Additionally, Anthelmet Syrup is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites. 

Anthelmet Syrup contains ‘Albendazole’, which works by inhibiting tubulin polymerisation. This causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, which leads to its immobilisation. Thereby, Anthelmet Syrup kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection. 

Take Anthelmet Syrup as prescribed. You are advised to take Anthelmet Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. You may experience certain common side effects, such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness in some cases. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Anthelmet Syrup might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or colds. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Anthelmet Syrup. Do not take Anthelmet Syrup if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. Do not breastfeed during and for a minimum of 5 days after treatment with Anthelmet Syrup. Anthelmet Syrup may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Anthelmet Syrup can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Anthelmet Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called anthelmintic used to treat worm infections such as neurocysticercosis (infection caused by pork tapeworm) and cystic hydatid disease (infection caused by dog tapeworm). Anthelmet Syrup is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites. Anthelmet Syrup is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic drug which is highly effective against a wide range of intestinal helminths, including cestodes, nematodes, and trematodes. It is also effective against tissue helminth infections like cutaneous larva migrans (parasitic skin infections). Anthelmet Syrup exhibits ovicidal, larvicidal and vermicidal activity. Anthelmet Syrup inhibits tubulin polymerisation, which causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite. This leads to the immobilisation of the parasite. Thereby, Anthelmet Syrup kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.

• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness

Do not take Anthelmet Syrup if you are allergic to any of its contents. Anthelmet Syrup may cause bone marrow suppression, aplastic anaemia, and agranulocytosis. Inform your doctor if you have/had liver disease; if you have any surgery, including dental surgery. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience seizures, vomiting, headache, extreme tiredness, or behaviour changes while taking Anthelmet Syrup. Regular blood cell count and liver function monitoring is advised during treatment with Anthelmet Syrup. Anthelmet Syrup might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or cold. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Anthelmet Syrup. Do not take Anthelmet Syrup if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. Do not breastfeed during and for minimum of 5 days after treatment with Anthelmet Syrup. Anthelmet Syrup may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Anthelmet Syrup can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Anthelmet Syrup may have interaction with anthelmintic (praziquantel), corticosteroid (dexamethasone), antacid (cimetidine), anti-asthma (theophylline).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions:  Inform your doctor if you have myelosuppression (bone marrow suppression), hepatobiliary dysfunction (liver and biliary disease), neurological disorder, and kidney dysfunction.

• DEXAMETHASONE
• CIMETIDINE
• THEOPHYLLINE
• PRAZIQUANTEL

• Regularly wash your hands with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and while eating.
• Avoid eating raw fish and meat.
• Thoroughly cook meat before eating.
• Wash all fruits and vegetables properly before consuming.
• Wash or reheat food that has been around for a long time.
• Avoid contact with soil that may be contaminated with faeces.
• Avoid foods that have been kept open in the markets as they can be contaminated.
• Drink boiled and purified water.

• Regular monitoring of blood cell count and liver function is advised during treatment with Anthelmet Syrup.

• Anthelmet Syrup might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or cold.

• Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Anthelmet Syrup.

• Anthelmet Syrup will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.

Parasitic worm infections: Parasitic worms are also called intestinal worms or helminths. They live in and feed on the hosts leading to weakness and diseases. Common types of intestinal worms are roundworms and flatworms, such as tapeworms and flukes. Worm infections could occur due to consumption of contaminated water, food or soil, contact with contaminated faeces, poor sanitisation and poor hygiene. Symptoms of worm infections include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, gas, bloating, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and dysentery (bloody stools).