Ofworm Plus Oral Suspension
bottle of 10.0 ml Oral Suspension.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Ivermectin (1.5mg) + Albendazole (200mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Ozenius Pharmaceuticals |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Ofworm Plus Oral Suspension is an anti-worm medicine used to treat roundworm and tapeworm infections in children. Ofworm Plus Oral Suspension is an anti-worm medicine given to treat a multitude of parasitic worm infestations such as roundworm and tapeworm infections in children. It works by paralyzing and restraining the worms from absorbing the body's energy, leading to their eventual death.
Ofworm Plus Oral Suspension is a mixture of two medicines: Ivermectin and Albendazole. Ivermectin works by binding to the muscle and nerve cells of worms, causing their paralysis and death. Albendazole works by keeping the worms from absorbing sugar (glucose), thereby depleting their energy level. This causes the worms to die, thereby treating your child's infection effectively.
What are the symptoms of a worm infection in children?
Symptoms of a worm infection in children may include an itchy bottom (rectal area), difficulty sitting, fatigue, restless sleep due to anal itching, and persistent stomach pain with loss of appetite or frequent indigestion. In some cases, children may also exhibit pica, where they eat non-food items such as mud. If you notice any of these symptoms in your child, it's essential to consult their doctor immediately.
What is the best time to administer Ofworm Plus Oral Suspension to my child?
Ofworm Plus Oral Suspension can be given at any time of the day. For optimal absorption, consider giving it with a fat-containing food such as milk.
How can children become infected with intestinal worms?
Children may become infected with intestinal worms by playing in contaminated soil, drinking contaminated water, or eating contaminated vegetables and fruits without proper washing or peeling. Poor sanitation in areas where they spend time can also contribute to the risk of infection.
How should I store my child's medicine?
Store Ofworm Plus Oral Suspension at room temperature in a cool, dry place that is inaccessible to children and pets. Avoid freezing the medicine.
When should I contact my child's doctor immediately?
If your child experiences symptoms such as vision problems, puffy eyes, severe itching all over the body, trouble walking or standing, trouble breathing, a fast heart rate, disorientation, loss of bowel control, or neck pain after taking Ofworm Plus Oral Suspension, seek medical attention right away.
Do not share your child's medicines with others and do not give anyone else's medicine to your child. Worm infections are easily spread between family members. Your doctor may recommend treatment for all family members on the same day, whether or not they have any symptoms of infection.
- Do not give raw or undercooked food to your child. Always give a balanced diet containing herbs, fruits, and spices of therapeutic value.
- Encourage your child to wash their hands with soap and water every time they use the toilet as that will help prevent cross-infection.
- Trim your child's nails frequently to disable any source of worm infection.
- Maintain a neat space and hygiene around your child.
- Call your child's doctor right away if the child exhibits signs of allergic reaction like rash, itching, or any other sign of infection such as fever, gum-bleeding, black or red stools, and blood in urine or vomit.
