Megapyrantel Oral Suspension

Megapyrantel Oral Suspension belongs to a group of antiparasitic drugs called 'anthelmintic' used to treat intestinal worm infections like pinworm, roundworm, hookworm and other parasite infections.

Megapyrantel Oral Suspension contains ‘Pyrantel Pamoate’ which works by paralysing the intestinal worms. This causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, which leads to its immobilisation. Thereby, Megapyrantel Oral Suspension kills the susceptible helminth (parasitic worms) and treats the infection.

Take Megapyrantel Oral Suspension by mouth with or without meals or as directed by your doctor. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Megapyrantel Oral Suspension for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. You may experience certain common side effects such as diarrhoea, dizziness, headache, irritability, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, trouble sleeping in some cases. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Megapyrantel Oral Suspension might increase the chances of getting an infection, maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or colds. Do not use Megapyrantel Oral Suspension in children younger than two years unless prescribed by a child specialist. Do not take Megapyrantel Oral Suspension if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. Megapyrantel Oral Suspension may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Megapyrantel Oral Suspension can be given to children above two years if prescribed by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Megapyrantel Oral Suspension belongs to a group of anthelmintic (antiparasitic) medicines used to treat intestinal worm infections such as pinworm, hookworm and roundworm. It works by causing paralysis of the worms by reducing their muscular activity. This causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, which leads to its immobilization. Thereby, Megapyrantel Oral Suspension kills the susceptible helminth (parasitic worms), and then they are passed through the stool.

Do not take Megapyrantel Oral Suspension if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have/had liver disease. Regular blood cell count and liver function monitoring are advised during treatment with Megapyrantel Oral Suspension. Megapyrantel Oral Suspension might increase the chances of getting an infection, maintain proper hygiene, and avoid people with infections, flu or colds. Do not take Megapyrantel Oral Suspension if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. Do not breastfeed during treatment with Megapyrantel Oral Suspension. Megapyrantel Oral Suspension may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Megapyrantel Oral Suspension can be given to children above two years if prescribed by the doctor. Speak to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine. Stop using Megapyrantel Oral Suspension and consult your doctor if you experience severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, or ongoing headaches. Do not use laxative medication while using Megapyrantel Oral Suspension. Inform your doctor if you experience constipation while on this medication.

• Regular monitoring of blood cell count and liver function is advised during treatment with Megapyrantel Oral Suspension.
• Megapyrantel Oral Suspension might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or colds.
• Megapyrantel Oral Suspension will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
• While taking Megapyrantel Oral Suspension, close monitoring of liver function is required every two weeks.