Helben100mg/5ml
Suspension
Ad-din Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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Show allAlcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Helben. Please consult your doctor. |
Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Helben may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing ... View More |
Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Helben is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
Driving | SAFE Helben does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Helben in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Liver | CAUTION Helben should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Helben may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Helben is an antiparasitic medication. It is used in the treatment of worm infections. It works by killing the worms and this treats your infection. He... View More
Uses of Helben
- Worm infections
Side effects of Helben
- Abdominal pain
How to use Helben
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Helben may be taken with o... View More
How Helben works
Helben affects the permeability of the cell membrane thereby killing the worms.
- You have been prescribed Helben to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
- It should be taken with food.
- If you are unable to swallow the whole tablet, it may be crushed or chewed and swallowed with a full glass of water.
- It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Helb... View More
- Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
- Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
- Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
Indication
Enterobiasis, Hookworm infections, Filariasis, Toxocariasis, Ascarisis, Trichuriasis, Trichostrongyliasis, Trichinellosis, Dracunculiasis
Administration
May be taken with or without food. May be swallowed whole, chewed, or crushed and mixed with food
Adult Dose
Oral Adults: Enterobiasis : A single tablet( 100 mg) or 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) of the suspension. If cure is not achieved 3 wk after treatment, a ... View More
Child Dose
Oral Enterobiasis Child: >2 A single tablet( 100 mg) or 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) of the suspension. If cure is not achieved 3 wk after treatment, a s... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Infants and children <2 yr.
Mode of Action
Mebendazole inhibits formation of helminth microtubules. It selectively and irreversibly blocks the uptake of glucose and other nutrients in susceptible... View More
Precaution
Hepatic impairment. Childn. Pregnancy and lactation. Monitoring Parameters Periodic assessment of haematologic, hepatic, and renal function; check for h... View More
Side Effect
Transient diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, tinnitus, numbness, fever, alopecia, rash, pruritus, urticaria, angioedema, flushing, h... View More
Interaction
Decreased plasma concentrations w/ carbamazepine and phenytoin. Increased plasma concentrations w/ cimetidine.
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