
Medicine overview
Indications of Delentin 50 mg/ml
Theropeutic Class
Pharmacology
Dosage & Administration of Delentin 50 mg/ml
Contraindications
Side Effects of Delentin 50 mg/ml
Pregnancy & Lactation
Precautions & Warnings
Use In Special Populations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delentin 50 mg/ml used for?
This medication is used to treat intestinal worm infections such as pinworm, roundworm, and hookworm. Pyrantel belongs to a class of drugs known as anthelmintics. It works by making the worms unable to move (paralyzed) so that the body can remove them naturally in the stool.... Read more
What is the dosage of Delentin 50 mg/ml?
Delentin 50 mg/ml is given orally at anytime without regard to ingestion of food or beverages. A single dose of 11 mg/kg body weight, to a maximum of 1 gm, should be given to treat infestations caused by the parasites mentioned above. In the case of Pinworm, it is often wise to repeat the dose after an interval of 2 weeks.
What are the side effects of Delentin 50 mg/ml?
Delentin 50 mg/ml is well tolerated in recommended dosage. When given in large dosage, Delentin 50 mg/ml may cause gastrointestinal upset such as anorexia, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Other side effects that may occur in rare occasions are headache, dizziness and rash.
Who should not take Delentin 50 mg/ml?
Known hypersensitivity to pyrantel or any ingredient in the formulation.
What precautions should be taken with Delentin 50 mg/ml?
Since Delentin 50 mg/ml and Piperazine appear to be mutually antagonistic, Delentin 50 mg/ml should not be given together with Piperazine. Delentin 50 mg/ml should be kept out of the reach of children.
Is Delentin 50 mg/ml safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Pregnancy: Since Delentin 50 mg/ml has not been studied in pregnant women, use of Delentin 50 mg/ml in such patients is normally contraindicated. Delentin 50 mg/ml is not recommended for children below 1 year of age.
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