Abd 200mg Syrup

Treatment of Parasitic infections

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. Montu 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Worms enter inside your child’s body when your child eats or drinks something that’s infected with a worm or its eggs. Once inside the body, these worms get attached to the inner walls of the intestines and can even enter other body organs. Abd 200mg Syrup works by keeping the worms from absorbing sugar (glucose), thereby depleting their energy level. This causes the worms to die thereby treating your child’s infection.

Q: What if I forget to give Abd 200mg Syrup to my child?
A: Do not panic. Unless your doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Give this medicine to your child with a fat-containing food such as milk as it enables better absorption in the body.

Follow the prescribed dosage strictly. In case your child is prescribed to take this medicine for a few days, make sure to complete the dosage as stopping abrupting may lead to re-infection.

Worm infections are easily spread between family members. Your doctor may recommend treatment for all family members on the same day, whether or not they have any symptoms of infection.

Some self-care measures:Do not give raw or undercooked food to your child. Instead give a balanced diet, containing herbs, fruits, and spices of therapeutic valueEncourage your child to wash their hands with soap and water every time they use the toilet as that will help prevent cross-infectionTrim your child’s nails frequently to disable any source of worm infectionMaintain a neat space and hygiene around your child.

Do not give raw or undercooked food to your child. Instead give a balanced diet, containing herbs, fruits, and spices of therapeutic value

Encourage your child to wash their hands with soap and water every time they use the toilet as that will help prevent cross-infection

Trim your child’s nails frequently to disable any source of worm infection

Maintain a neat space and hygiene around your child.

Inform the doctor in case your child exhibits signs of allergic reaction like rash, itching, or any other sign of infection such as fever, blood in urine or vomit, bleeding from gums, or black, red, or tarry stools.

This medicine is known to elevate the levels of liver enzymes. Let the doctor know if your child exhibits any signs of a liver problem like dark urine, tiredness, upset stomach, light-colored stools, or yellow skin or eyes.

You have been prescribed Abd 200mg Syrup to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.

It should be taken with food.

Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole with a full glass of water.

It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Abd 200mg Syrup.

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.

Q. How can I know that my child is having a worm infection?

If your child complains of an itchy bottom (rectal area), difficulty sitting, fatigue, and restless sleep due to anal itching or persistent stomach pain with loss of appetite or frequent indigestion, it might indicate worm infestation. Another sign of worm infection is pica in which you may notice your child eating inedible substances such as mud. Speak to your child’s doctor as soon as you notice any of these in your child. The doctor may ask for your child’s stool and blood samples on 3 different days for examination. Depending upon the reports, the doctor will decide upon the treatment and prescribe your child with medicine.

Q. How can my child become infected with intestinal worms?

Children typically harbor the highest intensity of infection. The infection can be transmitted from the eggs of worms present in human feces which contaminate soil in areas with poor sanitation. Transmission can occur by drinking contaminated water or by eating contaminated vegetables and fruits without washing or peeling. Your child may also get infected by playing in the soil that is contaminated with the eggs of the worms. When your child returns home after playing, ask them to clean up using soap and water.

Q. What do deworming mean?

Deworming is the process of killing and expelling worms from the body. Abd 200mg Syrup is widely used for the deworming treatment for children.

Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Abd 200mg Syrup?

You can give your child medicines meant to relieve pain and fever unless your doctor has told you not to. However, there do exist some medicines that should not be given with Abd 200mg Syrup. So, to negate the risk of any side effects, talk to your child’s doctor before giving any other medicines to your child.

Q. What is the best time to give Abd 200mg Syrup to my child?

Abd 200mg Syrup can be given at any time of the day just remember to give it with a fat-containing food such as milk.

Q. Who should not take Abd 200mg Syrup?

Abd 200mg Syrup should not be given to children with known allergy to albendazole or any other similar medicines like mebendazole or thiabendazole, in the past. Signs of an allergic reaction may include an itchy skin rash, shortness of breath, and swelling of the face or tongue. Let the doctor know about all of your child’s medical conditions before giving the medicine. Let the doctor also know about any other medicines that your child is taking for any other conditions, as they may affect or be affected by this medicine.

In Treatment of Parasitic infections

Abd 200mg Syrup is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many parasitic worm infections. It works by killing and stopping the further growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.

Nausea

Loss of appetite

Vomiting

Dizziness

Increased liver enzymes

Sore throat

Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Abd 200mg Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Abd 200mg Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustments required in kidney disease.

Liver:CAUTION

Abd 200mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Abd 200mg Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Abd 200mg Syrup may cause elevated levels of enzymes in the liver. Monitoring of liver function tests (LFT) and complete blood count (CBC) is recommended while your child is taking this medicine.

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