Treatment of Parasitic Worm infections

In Treatment of Parasitic Worm infections Worms negatively affect the mental and physical development of children. Children infected with worms are often underweight and have a reduced height as compared to other same-aged children. Vermil 100mg Tablet helps treat a variety of worm infections like pinworm hookworm tapeworm and roundworm. It also prevents the infection from spreading by removing inactive forms of worms through stools. Deworming amends anemia and improves nutrition. It also increases growth promotes weight gain and improves mental and physical development.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Vermil 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Vermil 100mg Tablet 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 then get removed from your child’s body through the stool.Give this medicine to your child by mouth with or without food. Always ensure to give it as per the dose and way prescribed by the doctor. In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Vermil 100mg Tablet give the same dose again. The duration of the treatment depends on the type of worm your child is infected with.Vermil 100mg Tablet is usually given as a twice daily dose for 3 days. But your child’s doctor may prescribe repeating this dose after two weeks to prevent re-infection. 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 give this medicine to your child 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 giving this medicine to your child 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. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Vermil 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Vermil 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Vermil 100mg Tablet is recommended. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Vermil 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vermil 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Monitoring of liver function tests (LFT) and complete blood count (CBC) is recommended while your child is taking Vermil 100mg Tablet.

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 is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Chemical Class :: Synthetic benzimidazole derivate Benzophenones|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class :: Antiprotozoal agents

Treatment of Parasitic Worm infections

Vomiting | Nausea | Dizziness | Headache | Abdominal pain | Loss of appetite | Hair loss | Bleeding | Fever | Sore throat

Q. How can I know that my child is having a worm infection?::: In worm infestations your child may complain 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. 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 develop 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. These worms and their eggs can get transmitted 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. So when your child returns home after playing ask them to clean up using soap and water.| Q. What does deworming mean?::: Deworming is the process of killing and expelling worms from the body. Vermil 100mg Tablet is widely used for the deworming treatment of children less than 2 years of age.| Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Vermil 100mg Tablet?::: 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 Vermil 100mg Tablet. 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 Vermil 100mg Tablet to my child?::: Vermil 100mg Tablet can be given at any time of the day. Just remember to give it in the dose and way as prescribed by your child’s doctor.| Q. Who should not take Vermil 100mg Tablet?::: Vermil 100mg Tablet should not be given to children with known allergies to any other ingredients of this medicine or any other similar medicines like albendazole 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. The doctor should also be aware of any other medicines that your child might be taking as they may affect or be affected by this medicine.