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Bandy-Plus 12 Tablet 1's

Bandy-Plus 12 Tablet 1's

About Bandy-Plus 12 Tablet 1's

Bandy-Plus 12 Tablet 1's belongs to the class of medications called ‘antihelmintic’ used to treat parasitic worm infections. Parasitic worm infections are intestinal worm infections that are caused by the ingestion of contaminated food and water. Bandy-Plus 12 Tablet 1's can be used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites. 

Bandy-Plus 12 Tablet 1's contains ‘albendazole’ and ‘ivermectin’, which work by keeping the worm from taking glucose and depleting its energy levels, leading to its immobilization. Ivermectin can kill the parasites by acting on the nervous system. It starves the worms by inducing paralysis, consequently leading them to death.

You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Bandy-Plus 12 Tablet 1's are stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, decrease in white blood cell count (leucopenia), vision problems, confusion, weakness, and difficulty walking. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or get worsen.

You should not take Bandy-Plus 12 Tablet 1's if you are allergic to ‘albendazole’, ‘ivermectin’, or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Bandy-Plus 12 Tablet 1's, inform your doctor if you have a medical history of meningitis, African sleeping sickness (an infection caused by the bite of tsetse fly in African countries), or illness that weakens the immune system HIV. It may make you more prone to infections, so maintain proper hygiene. It may cause dizziness, so refrain from activities that require you to stay alert.

Uses of Bandy-Plus 12 Tablet 1's

Parasitic worm infections.

Medicinal Benefits

Bandy-Plus 12 Tablet 1's contains ‘Albendazole’ and ‘Ivermectin’, which belong to the class of medications called ‘antihelmintic’. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used in the treatment of parasitic infections. It can kill the disease-causing worms and stop the spread of infection effectively. Albendazole interrupts the absorption of glucose by the worm leading to energy depletion. Ivermectin acts by paralyzing the worms, consequently leading them to death.

Directions for Use

Tablet: It is advised to swallow the tablet as a whole with water, so do not crush, break, or chew it. The dose of the medicine is determined by your doctor based on your condition. Chewable tablet: Chew the tablet completely and swallow. Do not swallow it as a whole.Syrup/suspension: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the prescribed dose of medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup, followed by water. It may cause a bitter or metallic taste, so avoid taking it at the same time as food or other drinks.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Bandy-Plus 12 Tablet 1's

  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Decrease in white blood cell count (leucopenia)
  • Vision problems
  • Confusion
  • Weakness
  • Difficulty walking

Drug Warnings

Bandy-Plus 12 Tablet 1's may cause suppression of the bone marrow and cause anaemia. Inform your doctor if you have/had liver disease; if you have any surgery, including dental surgery. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience seizures, extreme tiredness, behaviour changes, blurred vision, trouble walking, or neck pain while taking Bandy-Plus 12 Tablet 1's. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Bandy-Plus 12 Tablet 1's. It may cause orthostatic hypotension (dizziness upon rising up quickly), so avoid standing up too quickly from a sitting or lying position.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Bandy-Plus 12 Tablet 1's may interact with sedatives (phenobarbital and butalbital), anti-anxiety drugs (clonazepam, clozapine, and lorazepam), narcotic (sodium oxybate), a medication used to treat epilepsy (valproic acid), anthelmintic (praziquantel), corticosteroid (dexamethasone), antacid (cimetidine), anti-asthma (theophylline),

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Bandy-Plus 12 Tablet 1's should be used with caution in patients with myelosuppression (bone marrow suppression), hepatobiliary dysfunction (liver and biliary disease), neurological disorder, meningitis (inflammation of the membranes of brain), sleeping sickness, HIV, and kidney dysfunction.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • BUTALBITAL
  • CLONAZEPAM
  • LORAZEPAM
  • SODIUM OXYBATE
  • VALPROIC ACID
  • PRAZIQUANTEL
  • DEXAMETHASONE
  • CIMETIDINE
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • CLOZAPINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and while eating.
  • Avoid eating raw fish and meat.
  • Thoroughly cook meat before eating.
  • Wash all fruits and vegetables properly before consuming them.
  • Wash or reheat food that has been around for a long time.
  • Avoid contact with soil that may be contaminated with faeces.
  • Avoid foods that have been kept open in the markets as they can be contaminated.
  • Drink boiled and purified water.

Special Advise

Get up slowly and rest your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up to avoid orthostatic hypotension.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Parasitic worm infections: Parasitic worms are also called intestinal worms or helminths. They live in and feed on the hosts leading to weakness and diseases. Common types of intestinal worms are roundworms and flatworms such as tapeworms and flukes. Worm infections could occur due to consumption of contaminated water, food, or soil, contact with contaminated faeces, poor sanitization, or poor hygiene. Symptoms of worm infections include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, gas, bloating, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and dysentery (bloody stools).

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