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.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Stomach cramps
• Upset stomach
• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain

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.

• 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 Papa 250mg Tablet.
• Papa 250mg Tablet might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or colds.
• Papa 250mg Tablet will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
• While taking Papa 250mg Tablet, close monitoring of liver function is required every two weeks.

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.