Abendol Plus Syrup
Give Abendol Plus Syrup to your child by mouth, preferably with a fat-containing food such as milk. This will help your child’s body absorb this medicine better. In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Abendol Plus Syrup, give the same dose again. Do not double the dose if it is time for the next dose. The duration of the treatment will depend on the type of worm your child is infected with.
Abendol Plus Syrup
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Abendol Plus Syrup is an anti-worm medicine given to treat a multitude of parasitic worm infestations such as roundworm and tapeworm infections in children. It works by paralyzing and restraining the worms from absorbing the body’s energy, leading to their eventual death.
Give Abendol Plus Syrup to your child by mouth, preferably with a fat-containing food such as milk. This will help your child’s body absorb this medicine better. In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Abendol Plus Syrup, give the same dose again. Do not double the dose if it is time for the next dose. The duration of the treatment will depend on the type of worm your child is infected with.
Usually, it is given as a single dose. Your child’s doctor may prescribe repeating this dose after two weeks to prevent re-infection. However, some specific types of infections may require you to give this medicine to your child for a few days to weeks. In such a case, you must give this medicine for the exact prescribed number of days as stopping it too soon may cause re-infection.
Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, flatulence, loss of appetite, hair fall, mild fever, and sore throat are some of the common yet temporary side effects of this medicine. In some rare cases, this medicine may cause bleeding which is a serious side effect of this medicine. Make sure to report to your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or become bothersome or if your child experiences bleeding.
03Uses
Treatment of Worm infections
04How It Works
Abendol Plus Syrup is a mixture of two medicines: Ivermectin and Albendazole. Ivermectin works by binding to the muscle and nerve cells of worms, causing their paralysis and death. Albendazole 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 effectively.
05What If You Miss A Dose?
Do not panic. The missed dose can be given as soon as you remember it. However, skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose or if your child’s doctor has advised doing so. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
06Benefits
In Treatment of Worm infections
Abendol Plus Syrup is a combination of medicines which helps treat many worm infections. It works by killing and stopping the further growth of the worms 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 the worms are killed and do not become resistant.
07Side Effects
Abendol Plus Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Sore throat
Fever
Hair loss
Loss of appetite
Abdominal pain
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
08Safety Information
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Abendol Plus Syrup is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Abendol Plus Syrup is recommended.
Liver:CAUTION
Abendol Plus Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Abendol Plus Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.
09Drug Tips
Do not share your child’s medicines with others and do not give anyone else’s medicine to your child.
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 tips:Do not give raw or undercooked food to your child. Always 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.
Do not give raw or undercooked food to your child. Always 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.
Call your child’s doctor right away if the child exhibits signs of allergic reaction like rash, itching, or any other sign of infection such as fever, gum-bleeding, black or red stools, and blood in urine or vomit.
This medicine is known to elevate the levels of liver enzymes. So, do not delay connecting with your child’s doctor in case your child exhibits any signs of a liver problem like dark urine, tiredness, upset stomach, light-colored stools, or yellow skin or eyes.
References
Sources and references
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University of Rochester Medical Center: Health Encyclopedia. Roundworm Infection in Children. view
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World Health Organisation. Deworming in children: Guidance summary. view
