Bandy-Plus Suspension

Bandy-Plus Suspension is a combination of medicine. It is used in the treatment of parasites and worm infestations in the body. It fights against the worms to treat the infection.

It is advised to take this medicine as per the prescription. The medication can be taken with or without food, but it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body.

Before taking Bandy-Plus Suspension, inform your doctor if you are taking any medicine for any health condition. Breastfeeding or pregnant women should consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.

Bandy Suspension usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel dizzy or sleepy. You must take adequate rest to have faster recovery. Take a healthy diet and drink plenty of water. Your doctor may ask for a few laboratory and diagnostic tests to know the effects of the medicine on your body.

If you are allergic to any active ingredients, if you are expecting or planning on becoming, intake of any supplements and herbal medicine and If you have asthma or a weakened immune system. The dosage depends upon the patient and his physical conditions.

• Parasitic Infections

• Worm Infections

• Allergy

• Vomiting

• Nausea

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Abdominal Pain

• Loss Of Appetite

• Hair Loss

• Fever

• Sore Throat

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The general effect of the medication lasts to about a day, however, the medicine stays in the system for about 2-3 days.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effects of this medication can be seen in a few days time, however, the peak of the medication can be seen later than that. The time period is not established as the result varies from person to person.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This drug is not at all recommended for pregnant or women who are planning on getting pregnant as it can affect the fetus adversely. Consult your doctor for other alternatives.

• Is it habit forming?

  No, this drug is not shown to be addictive or habit forming.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This drug is not recommended for lactating mother as the drug is excreted through milk to the feeding child. It should also be kept in mind that this drug is not prescribed to children who are less than 5 years old.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It’s better to avoid alcohol as it can react with the medication and cause some severe side effects. Therefore consumption of alcohol is not suggested while under medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  If you experience any signs of dizziness and nausea then do not drive or operate heavy machinery as it may lead to accidents and other mishaps.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  This medicine is known to affect the kidneys and is not recommend and prescribed to patients suffering from renal problems.

• Does this affect liver function?

  This medication is not prescribed to patients suffering from severe liver damage as it is known to cause unwanted side effects. Consult your doctor if you have any queries.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Bandy-Plus Suspension , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Olworm Plus 1.5mg/200mg Suspension

  Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries

• Anthel Up Suspension

  Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Beworm Plus Suspension

  Sterkem Pharma Pvt Ltd

• Albrin Plus Suspension

  Medoz Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you have missed a dose take the missed dose as soon as you remember, do not take the missed dose with the present one. Do not overlap the dose and do not take more than the prescribed one.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  If you have overdosed on this medication, consult your nearest medical emergency room and get medical help immediately.

Bandy-Plus Suspension belongs to broad-spectrum antiparasitic agents. It works by acting on glutamate-gated chloride ion channels which occur in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells. This effect increases the influx of chloride ions and causes hyperpolarization of nerve cells, resulting in paralysis and death of the parasite. It contains one more active constituent, which gets converted into sulfoxide form after absorption and causes degeneration of cytoplasmic microtubules and tegmental cells. This results in depletion of energy and metabolic processes and the parasites are killed

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  This drug does not react very well with alcohol and can cause severe side effects, alcohol should be avoided at all costs. Consult a doctor if you are an alcoholic and look for other alternatives.

• Interaction with Medicine

  The medication does not react well with drugs such as Anisindione, aprepitant, bosentan, cimetidine, conivaptan, dexamethasone and rufinamide. Consult your doctor if you are already under medication and if the current medicines can cause reactions to the drug.

• Interaction with Disease

  The drug does not interact well with patients having, asthma, hypertension, coronary and heart diseases. It also causes some side effects in people who have a weak immune system. Consult your doctor if you are under any medication and tell them of your pre-existing medical conditions.

• Interaction with Food

  The medication does not react with food and it should be taken after meals, Consult your doctor if you want to know if there are chances of any side effects.

• Ques : What is Bandy plus suspension?

  Ans : This Suspension is a medication which has Albendazole and Ivermectin as active elements present in it. This medicine performs its action by causing degenerative alterations in the intestinal cells, killing the parasite by paralyzing it. Bandy-Plus is used to treat conditions such as Parasitic nematode worms intestine infections, Threadworm infections, Parasitic filarial worm infection, Parasitic infection of skin, Whipworm infection, Pinworms infections, Enlarged limb, etc.

• Ques : What are the uses of Bandy-Plus Suspension?

  Ans : Bandy-Plus is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Parasitic nematode worms intestine infections, Threadworm infections, Parasitic filarial worm infection, Parasitic infection of skin, Whipworm infection, Pinworms infections, Enlarged limb, and Pinworm infection. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat conditions like Infections caused by roundworm, Parasitic infection of hair, Infections caused by tapeworm, Inflammatory diseases, Neurocysticercosis, and Hydatid disease. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using this Suspension to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Bandy plus suspension?

  Ans : Bandy-Plus is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Some side effects of this Suspension are : Fever, Abdominal pain, Burning sensation of skin, Diarrhea, Constipation, Nausea, Vomiting, Elevated hepatic enzymes, Dizziness, Headache, Meningeal signs, Raised intracranial pressure, Vertigo, Reversible alopecia, Dry skin, Cough, Itching of skin, Sore throat, Fatigue, Transient eosinophilia, Arthralgia, Eye irritation, Low blood pressure, and Lymphadenopathy. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Bandy-Plus Suspension.

• Ques : For what treatment bandy plus suspension used for?

  Ans : Bandy suspension is used for the treatment of inflammatory diseases and Neurocysticercosis. It is also used to cure Parasitic filarial worm and Whipworm infection. This suspension helps in threadworm infections. It improves enlarged limb and Hydatid diseases.

• Ques : How long do I need to use bandy plus suspension before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 2 hours to 1 day, before noticing an improvement in the condition. But the same duration is not mandatory for everyone and so, it is not a standard time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to consume this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use bandy plus suspension?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use bandy plus suspension empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. The salts involved in this medication, work properly on an empty stomach. It is advised to consume this medication, 1 hour before having food and at least 2 hours after having food. Taking it with food may upset your stomach. Please consult the doctor before use.

• Ques : Can Bandy-Plus Suspension be stopped when my symptoms are gone?

  Ans : No, Bandy-Plus Suspension should be continued as advised by the doctor. If you experience any problems due to the consumption of Bandy-Plus Suspension, consult the doctor for re-evaluation. Do not stop even if you feel better.

• Ques : Can the use of Bandy-Plus Suspension cause diarrhea?

  Ans : Yes, the use of Bandy-Plus Suspension can cause diarrhea. In case of diarrhea, drink plenty of water or other fluids. Consult your doctor immediately and do not take any other medicine without consultation

• Ques : Will Bandy-Plus Suspension be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Bandy-Plus Suspension?

  Ans : Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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