Vitcross Children 50 Tablet DT belongs to a class 'anti-parasitic', primarily used for the treatment of roundworm and hookworm infections. Roundworms are parasites that live in your intestine and cause ascariasis (an infection of the small intestine caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, which is a species of roundworm), and it also causes infection in the lungs. Hookworms are parasites; they live on other living things and cause ancylostomiasis (an infection of the small intestine caused by ancylostoma, a hookworm species), and it also causes infection in the lungs and skin.
Vitcross Children 50 Tablet DT is composed of 'levamisole'. It works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm's muscle; this leads to paralysis and death. In this way, it kills worms and treats your infection.
You are advised to take Vitcross Children 50 Tablet DT for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. The most common side effects of a Vitcross Children 50 Tablet DT include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain. These side effects resolve on their own. However, if the side effects are persistent, stop the medicine and consult your doctor immediately.
Before starting Vitcross Children 50 Tablet DT inform your doctor if you are allergic to Vitcross Children 50 Tablet DT or any other medications. Inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medications, herbal or dietary supplements. Use the Vitcross Children 50 Tablet DT as advised by your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not recommend the Vitcross Children 50 Tablet DT to kidney disease, liver disease and pre-existing blood disorders.