Ortel Forte Tablet 400mg

Quick info

Ortel Forte Tablet 400mg is an antiparasitic medicine used to treat parasitic worm infections. Ortel Forte Tablet 400mg should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Some people may experience vomiting, dizziness, increased liver enzymes, nausea, and loss of appetite as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.

How it works

Ortel Forte Tablet 400mg is an antiparasitic medication. It works by keeping the worms from absorbing sugar (glucose) thereby depleting their energy level. This causes the worms to die and treats your infection.

Direction of use

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. Ortel Forte Tablet 400mg may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tips

• You have been prescribed Ortel Forte Tablet 400mg to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
• It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Ortel Forte Tablet 400mg.
• Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
• Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
• Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.