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Ascarel is prepared in the form of an oral suspension. The drug has the main ingredient pyrantel, which is indicated for use in the treatment of helminths.
1. What are the effects of Ascarel?
What is Ascarel? The drug has the main ingredient is pyrantel, which works by paralyzing the worms, which are passed into the feces by the digestive cycle.
Indications for the use of Ascarel:
Treatment of common worm infections; Pinworm treatment.
2. How to take Ascarel
Patients do not need to prepare anything (about diet, fasting, changing other medications, using laxatives or enema) before, during or immediately after using Ascarel.
For patients taking Ascarel oral suspension:
Use the measuring spoon provided with the vial to accurately measure the dose; Shake Ascarel vial well before use; Use the medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. In some cases, the patient may need a second dose to completely cure the worms. For patients using Ascarel to treat pinworms:
Pinworms can be passed from person to person, especially family members. Therefore, all family members need to be treated with Ascarel at the same time to prevent infection or reinfection with pinworms; Family members may need re-treatment after 2 - 3 weeks to get rid of pinworms completely.
3. Dosage of Ascarel
In different patients, the dose of Ascarel may be different. Patients should take the correct dose as prescribed by their doctor. The amount of medicine you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Besides, the number of doses you take during the day, the interval between doses, the time of taking the drug, ... will also be assigned by the doctor individually for each patient.
With Ascarel oral dosage form (oral suspension or tablets): Adults and children 2 years of age and older take a dose based on body weight, determined by a doctor. Patients can take a single dose or need to repeat treatment after 2-3 weeks.
4. Side effects of Ascarel
Some side effects that patients may experience when using Ascarel include:
Uncommon: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, irritability, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting. vomiting, trouble sleeping Rare: Skin rash. If you notice any side effects of Ascarel, you should inform your doctor for proper advice.
5. Be careful when using Ascarel
Some notes patients need to remember before and while using Ascarel include:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Ascarel or any other medicine or any other type of allergy (to foods, preservatives,...); Ascarel has been tested in children 2 years of age and older, with no unusual side effects reported. However, caution should still be exercised when Ascarel is used in children; There is no specific information on the use of Ascarel in the elderly, so caution should be exercised; There are no adequate studies on the use of Ascarel in lactating women, so this group should be cautious, consult a doctor before taking the drug; Before using Ascarel, patients should tell their doctor if they have any health problems, especially liver disease; If the symptoms do not improve within a few days of taking Ascarel or the symptoms worsen, the patient should seek medical attention immediately; Ascarel may cause some people to become dizzy, drowsy, or less alert. Therefore, you should not drive or operate machinery if you are dizzy or not alert. Note to patients using Ascarel to treat pinworms: In some patients, pinworms may return after taking the drug. The following can help prevent this risk:
Avoid scratching the area around the buttocks; Wash hands with soap frequently, especially before eating and after using the toilet; Wear tight underwear day and night, change underwear daily; Clean the bedroom floor by vacuuming, mopping the floor for a few days after taking Ascarel. Avoid sweeping the house because it can cause dust to spread to many different locations; Keep the toilet bowl clean; Wash blankets, sheets, pillows and sleepwear after using Ascarel. When using Ascarel, patients should follow the doctor's instructions to effectively treat helminths, avoiding the risk of worms returning.
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