Treatment of Parasitic infections

In Treatment of Parasitic infections Foben Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many parasitic worm infections. It works by killing and stopping the further growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding but you should ask your doctor.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Foben Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Foben Oral Suspension is effective against a range of parasitic worm infections in children. It restrains the worms from absorbing the body's essential nutrients causing them to lose their energy and leading to their eventual death. The dead worms are then removed from your child’s body through the stool.Give this medicine to your child by mouth preferably with a fat-containing food such as milk. This will help your child’s body absorb this medicine better. In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Foben Oral Suspension give the same dose again. The duration of the treatment depends on the type of worm your child is infected with. Usually it is given as a single dose. Your child’s doctor may prescribe repeating this dose after two weeks to prevent re-infection. However some specific types of infections may require you to give this medicine to your child for a few days to weeks. In such a case you must give your child this medicine for the exact prescribed number of days because stopping this medicine too soon may cause re-infection.Nausea vomiting dizziness headache abdominal pain loss of appetite hair fall mild fever and sore throat are some of the common yet temporary side effects of this medicine. Rarely it may cause bleeding which is a serious side effect of this medicine. Make sure to report to your child’s doctor if the side effects persist or become bothersome or if your child experiences bleeding.Before taking this medicine let the doctor know if your child has had any previous episodes of medicine allergy seizures liver impairment kidney malfunction stomach problem or blood disorder. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Foben Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Foben Oral Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Foben Oral Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustments required in kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Foben Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Foben Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Foben Oral Suspension may cause elevated levels of enzymes in the liver. Monitoring of liver function tests (LFT) and complete blood count (CBC) is recommended while your child is taking this medicine.

Do not panic. Unless your doctor has advised a specific regime for your child you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Chemical Class :: 2-Benzimidazolylcarbamic acid esters|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class :: Antiprotozoal agents

Treatment of Parasitic infections

Sore throat | Vomiting | Dizziness | Increased liver enzymes | Nausea | Loss of appetite

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CAUTION

Q. How can I know that my child is having a worm infection?::: If your child complains of an itchy bottom (rectal area) difficulty sitting fatigue and restless sleep due to anal itching or persistent stomach pain with loss of appetite or frequent indigestion it might indicate worm infestation. Another sign of worm infection is pica in which you may notice your child eating inedible substances such as mud. Speak to your child’s doctor as soon as you notice any of these in your child. The doctor may ask for your child’s stool and blood samples on 3 different days for examination. Depending upon the reports the doctor will decide upon the treatment and prescribe your child with medicine.| Q. How can my child become infected with intestinal worms?::: Children typically harbor the highest intensity of infection. The infection can be transmitted from the eggs of worms present in human feces which contaminate soil in areas with poor sanitation. Transmission can occur by drinking contaminated water or by eating contaminated vegetables and fruits without washing or peeling. Your child may also get infected by playing in the soil that is contaminated with the eggs of the worms. When your child returns home after playing ask them to clean up using soap and water.| Q. What do deworming mean?::: Deworming is the process of killing and expelling worms from the body. Foben Oral Suspension is widely used for the deworming treatment for children.| Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Foben Oral Suspension?::: You can give your child medicines meant to relieve pain and fever unless your doctor has told you not to. However there do exist some medicines that should not be given with Foben Oral Suspension. So to negate the risk of any side effects talk to your child’s doctor before giving any other medicines to your child.| Q. What is the best time to give Foben Oral Suspension to my child?::: Foben Oral Suspension can be given at any time of the day just remember to give it with a fat-containing food such as milk.| Q. Who should not take Foben Oral Suspension?::: Foben Oral Suspension should not be given to children with known allergy to albendazole or any other similar medicines like mebendazole or thiabendazole in the past. Signs of an allergic reaction may include an itchy skin rash shortness of breath and swelling of the face or tongue. Let the doctor know about all of your child’s medical conditions before giving the medicine. Let the doctor also know about any other medicines that your child is taking for any other conditions as they may affect or be affected by this medicine.