Papa 250mg Tablet
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Papa 250mg Tablet belongs to a group of antiparasitic drugs called 'anthelmintic' used to treat intestinal worm infections like pinworm, roundworm, hookworm and other parasite infections.
Papa 250mg Tablet contains ‘Pyrantel Pamoate’, which paralyses intestinal worms. This causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, leading to immobilisation. Thereby, Papa 250mg Tablet kills the susceptible helminth (parasitic worms) and treats the infection.
Take Papa 250mg Tablet by mouth with or without meals or as directed by your doctor. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Papa 250mg Tablet for as long as your doctor prescribes it. You may experience certain common side effects such as diarrhoea, dizziness, headache, irritability, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, and trouble sleeping in some cases. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Papa 250mg Tablet might increase the chances of getting an infection, maintaining proper hygiene, and trying to stay away from people with infections, flu, or colds. Do not use Papa 250mg Tablet in children younger than two years unless prescribed by a child specialist. Do not take Papa 250mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. Papa 250mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Papa 250mg Tablet can be given to children above two years if prescribed by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.
Papa 250mg Tablet belongs to a group of anthelmintic (antiparasitic) medicines used to treat intestinal worm infections, such as pinworm, hookworm, and roundworm. It works by paralyzing the worms by reducing their muscular activity. This causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, which leads to its immobilization. Thereby, Papa 250mg Tablet kills the susceptible helminths (parasitic worms), and then they are passed through the stool.
Do not take Papa 250mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have/had liver disease. Regular blood cell count and liver function monitoring are advised during treatment with Papa 250mg Tablet. Papa 250mg Tablet might increase the chances of getting an infection, maintain proper hygiene, and avoid people with infections, flu or colds. Do not take Papa 250mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. Do not breastfeed during treatment with Papa 250mg Tablet. Papa 250mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Papa 250mg Tablet can be given to children above two years if prescribed by the doctor. Speak to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine. Stop using Papa 250mg Tablet and consult your doctor if you experience severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, or ongoing headaches. Do not use laxative medication while using Papa 250mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you experience constipation while on this medication.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Papa 250mg Tablet may interact with medicine to diagnose and treat thyroid gland cancers (sodium iodide i-123 and sodium iodide-i-131), laxative medication.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Papa 250mg Tablet may have liver disease interactions and severe lack of nutrition (malnutrition) and anaemia.
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 sanitization and poor hygiene. Symptoms of worm infections include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, gas, bloating, fatigue, unexplained weight loss and dysentery (bloody stools). Pinworms can easily spread from one person to another. Mainly, this happens more among persons in the same household. So, all household members may also be treated to prevent their infection or reinfection completely.
Alcohol
Caution
It is unknown whether alcohol interacts with Papa 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Papa 250mg Tablet belongs to pregnancy category C. Do not take Papa 250mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
Do not breastfeed during treatment with Papa 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
Driving
Caution
Papa 250mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Liver
Unsafe
Papa 250mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment before using Papa 250mg Tablet.
Kidney
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment before using Papa 250mg Tablet.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Papa 250mg Tablet can be given to children above two years if prescribed by the doctor.
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