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Melphin
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Generic: Pyrantel Pamoate
Safety Advices
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Melphin. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Melphin during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Melphin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Melphin may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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There is limited information available on the use of Melphin in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
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There is limited information available on the use of Melphin in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Melphin 50mg/ml Suspension
Introduction
Melphin is an anti-helminitic medication. It is used in the treatment of worm infections. It works by killing the worms that cause infection. The killed worms are then passed in the stool. Melphin should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. Some people may experience headache, dizziness, nausea,...
... Show moreUses of Melphin
- Worm infections
Side effects of Melphin
Common
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Hair loss
- Vomiting
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
- Vertigo
How to use Melphin
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. Melphin may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Melphin works
Melphin is an antihelmintic medication. It works by binding to the muscle and nerve cells of worms, causing their paralysis. The worms are unable to move and are cleared naturally in stool.
Quick Tips
- You have been prescribed Melphin 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 Melphin.
- 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.
Brief Description
Indication
Enterobiasis, Ascariasis, Worm infections, Trichinosis
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Single or mixed infections due to susceptible worms
Adult: 10 mg/kg as a single dose.
Ascariasis
Adult: 5 mg/kg as a single dose. Max: 1 g/dose.
For mass treatment programmes: 2.5 mg/kg as a single dose given 3-4 times a yr.
Necatoriasis
Adult: 10 mg/kg daily for 3-4 days or 20 mg/kg daily for 2 days.
Enterobiasis
Adult: 10 mg/kg repeated once after 2-4 wk. Max dose: 1 g/dose.
Trichinosis
Adult: 10 mg/kg daily for 5 days.
Child Dose
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Oral
Single or mixed infections due to susceptible worms
Child: 10 mg/kg as a single dose.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity
Mode of Action
Pyrantel is effective against roundworms (Ascaris), threadworms (Enterobius), hookworms and Trichostrongylus. Not effective against whipworm. Acts by paralysing the worms which get detached and are excreted by intestinal peristalsis.
Precaution
Liver dysfunction, anaemia or severe malnutrition. Treat members in close contact with the patient.
Side Effect
Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, drowsiness, insomnia, diarrhoea, tenesmus, SGOT elevations, headache, dizziness, rash.
Interaction
Potentially Fatal: Mutually antagonistic with piperazine.
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