Delentin 125 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.66 (10 x 10: ৳ 166.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 16.60
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pyrantel pamoate |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Delentin Anthelmintic Medication
Categories
- Medication
- Anthelmintic
- Intestinal Worm Infection Treatment
Description
- Treats intestinal worm infections such as pinworm, roundworm, and hookworm
- Acts as a depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent for helminths
- Given orally without regard to food or beverages
- Well-tolerated in recommended dosage
- Not recommended for pregnant women and children under 1 year of age
- Mutually antagonistic with Piperazine
- Safety and efficacy not established in children under 2 years of age
Dimensions
- N/A
Color options
- N/A
Functions
- Treats intestinal worm infections
- Acts as a depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent
- Causes sudden contraction and paralysis of helminths
- Helps in passing worms naturally through the stool
Materials
- Pyrantel pamoate
Technical specifications
- Single dose of 11 mg/kg body weight, maximum 1 gm
Design elements
- N/A
Usability features
- Can be used to self-treat pinworm infections
- Should not be used in children younger than 2 years without doctor's direction
Other features
- Known hypersensitivity to pyrantel or any ingredient in the formulation is a contraindication
- May cause gastrointestinal upset and rare side effects like headache, dizziness, and rash
- Not recommended for pregnant women and children below 1 year of age
Dosage administration
- Orally at any time without regard to food or beverages
- Repeat the dose after 2 weeks in the case of Pinworm infestation
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to pyrantel or any ingredient in the formulation
Pregnancy lactation
- Not recommended for pregnant women and children below 1 year of age
Precautions warnings
- Should not be given together with Piperazine
- Keep out of the reach of children
Special populations
- Safety and efficacy not established in children under 2 years of age; use in this age group only when potential benefits justify possible risks
- Use with caution in patients with preexisting liver dysfunction
Therapeutic class
- Anthelmintic