Ivermectin 6 Mg & Albendazole 400 Mg Tablets
Albendazole + Ivermectin is prescribed to cure parasitic worm infections. Parasitic worm infections are intestinal worm infections caused due to the intake of contaminated water and food. Albendazole+ivermectin can cure infections due to roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites.
Albendazole + Ivermectin has ‘albendazole’ and ‘ivermectin’, which block the worm from absorbing glucose and drain its energy, thus causing its paralysis. Ivermectin kills the parasites by interfering with the nervous system. It starves the worms by causing paralysis, thus resulting in their death.
Benefits:
- Albendazole + Ivermectin has ‘Albendazole’ and ‘Ivermectin’, which are drugs belonging to the category of ‘antihelmintic’.
- It is an antibiotic of a wide spectrum that is applied in parasitic infections.
- Albendazole prevents the worm’s absorption of glucose, which causes it to be starved of energy.
- It is effective in killing the causative worms of the disease and preventing infection spread.
Uses:
- Albendazole + Ivermectin inhibits the transmission of parasitic infections through killing parasites and reducing their transmission.
- Albendazole + Ivermectin treats lymphatic filariasis by decreasing microfilariae in the blood, avoiding disease advancement, and giving relief from symptoms such as swelling of limbs and genitals.
- Albendazole + Ivermectin cures scabies, a contagious skin infection caused by mites, with ivermectin killing the mites and giving relief from itching and skin irritation.
Directions to Use:
- Read all the instructions carefully before taking this tablet.
- Take this medication after consulting your healthcare professional.
- Take this in the same dose as advised by your physician.
- Do not take excessive amounts of this medicine.
- Take this medicine after a meal.
- Do not crush or chew these tablets.
Dosage:
Take this medicine in the right dose as recommended by your healthcare professional. Do not overdose on this medicine, as you will be plagued by other diseases. Never stop taking this medicine unless and until your doctor instructs you to stop.
Storage:
Store this drug in a dry place and a cool place. Do not store this drug in sunlight or where it can be reached by children and pets.
Side Effects:
- Pain in the stomach
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- White blood cell count decrease
- Visual disturbances
- Confusion
- Weakness
- Difficulty in walking
Precautions:
- This combination drug has been prescribed by your doctor to treat worm and parasite infections.
- Take it with or without food, or as advised by your doctor.
- It may be dangerous to an unborn baby. Do not take it when pregnant or lactating. Take birth control measures to avoid pregnancy when taking Ivermectin + Albendazole.
- You can be more likely to get infected. Avoid those who have infections, cold, or flu. Tell your doctor if you get a fever or sore throat, a sign of infection.
- Your doctor will keep an eye on your liver and blood counts before you begin taking this drug and periodically during your treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q. Can the use of Ivermectin + Albendazole lead to diarrhea?
Yes, Ivermectin + Albendazole can also cause diarrhea. If you experience diarrhea, increase the amount of water or other fluids you drink. Speak to your doctor if diarrhea continues and you find some of the signs of dehydration, such as less urination with dark brown colored and pungent-smelling urine. Do not take any other drug or medicine without consulting your healthcare expert.
Q. Will Ivermectin + Albendazole be more effective if I take it in more than the required dose?
No, it may not be more effective to take a higher dose than the recommended dose, but maybe it will cause a higher chance of developing serious side effects and toxicity. If you do not experience any relief in your symptoms even after you have taken the recommended doses, then please consult your doctor.