Noworm 400 MG Tablet

Noworm 400 MG Tablet is generally prescribed to treat diseases like neurocysticercosis (affecting the brain, muscles and other tissues) and giardiasis (intestinal infection). This drug is an antiparasitic drug. It is used for treating several diseases caused by an infestation of parasitic worms.

It also treats hydatid disease, pinworm disease (intestinal infection), ascariasis (gastrointestinal infection), filariasis (affecting the lymph nodes and vessels) and others. The drug falls under the group of drugs known as anthelmintics.

It expels the parasitic worms either by stunning them or killing them without causing notable damage to the host body. The anthelmintic drug kills the sensitive parasites in your body.

Before you start this medication, you must inform your doctor if you have any of the following health conditions:

• Blockage in the biliary tract
• Liver disease
• A low blood count (low platelet, white cell or red cell count)

Also inform the doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, breast-feeding mother or In case you are allergic to Noworm 400 MG Tablet, or any other medicines or food

In case you forget to take a dose of this medication, you can take it as soon as you remember it. Do not take two doses together just because you missed one. It should also be kept in mind not to stop your medicines before the prescribed time, even if you think you are feeling better. Apart from that, you must consult your child’s paediatrician before using this tablet to treat your child’s condition.

• Hydatid Disease

• Neurocysticercosis

• Enterobiasis

• Strongyloidiasis

• Ascariasis

• Trichuriasis

• Cutaneous Larva Migrans

• Filariasis

• Giardiasis

• Systemic Infections

• Allergy

• Pregnancy

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Stomach Pain

• Rash

• Urticaria

• Alopecia

• Altered Liver Function Test

• Allergic Reaction

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medication is broken down in the liver and remains active in the body for an average of 8.5-9 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  This medication is poorly absorbed from the Gastro-intestinal tract and reaches its peak levels within 2-5 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is suspected to cause harm to the developing fetus in pregnant women. Since there is a lack of conclusive evidence from studies on human, it is not recommended for use. However, its usage could be considered in cases where the potential benefits outweigh the risks associated.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medication is not excreted in the breast milk. It is recommended to consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is unknown whether it is safe or not to consume this medicine with alcohol.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine may affect the alertness of the patient taking it.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  No relevant information available. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Does this affect liver function?

  It cause an increase in LFTs. Thus dose is needed to be adjusted. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Noworm 400 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Wormin A 400 MG Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Wormal 400 MG Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• E Worm 400 MG Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Emanthal 400 MG Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Alzad 400 MG Tablet

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon as one remembers. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, then one should skip the missed one.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  One should contact the Doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

This medication gets converted into sulfoxide form and causes degeneration of cytoplasmic microtubules and tegmental cells. It results in depletion of energy and metabolic processes and the parasites are killed

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Clozapine

  Any sign or symptom of infection should be properly reported. Usage of either of the drugs should be reported to the Doctor so that safer alternatives can be prescribed.

  Dexamethasone

  Suitable adjustments in the dosage are to be made under doctor's supervision before this medication is prescribed along with dexamethasone

  Praziquantel

  Suitable adjustments in the dosage is to be made before this medication is prescribed along with Praziquantel

  Carbamazepine

  Suitable adjustments in the dosage of this medication along with monitoring of levels by the Doctor is recommended.

  Phenytoin

  Suitable adjustments in the dosage of this medication along with monitoring of levels by the Doctor is recommended.

• Interaction with Food

  Grapefruit Juice

  This medication should not be taken with grapefruit juice in order to avoid the unpredictable effect.

• Ques : What is noworm 400 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication has Albendazole as an active element present. It performs its action by preventing the parasitic worms from absorbing sugar (glucose), thereby depleting their energy level. This causes the worms to die and treats your infection.

• Ques : What are the uses of noworm 400 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as hydatid disease, neurocysticercosis, enterobiasis, strongyloidiasis, ascariasis, trichuriasis, cutaneous larva migrans, filariasis, and giardiasis.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of noworm 400 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication has some commonly reported side effects. Here are some side effects of this medication which are as follows: fever, headache, nausea or vomiting, seizures, dark urine, temporary hair loss, elevated liver enzymes, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal noworm 400 mg tablet?

  Ans : Store this medication in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children and pets.