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Combantrin 200Mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Pfizer Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Pyrantel Pamoate
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Combantrin 200Mg Tablet

Combantrin 200Mg Tablet comes under the class of anti-helminthic drugs. It is helpful in curing worm infections including pinworms, whipworms, roundworms and hookworms. The drug works by killing the infection-causing worms. The worms destroyed by this medicine get eliminated from the body through the stool.

Use Combantrin 200Mg Tablet with caution in patients with liver impairment, anemia, malnutrition, or pregnancy. Since pinworm infections are easily spread to others, treat all family members in close contact with the patient.

The drug can be consumed with food. It is recommended to consume this medication at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It is also important to complete the course of medication. Follow the dose and duration as prescribed by the healthcare expert. Do not skip any dose or take an overdose. This can worsen your medical condition.

The drug can cause a few side effects like headache, dizziness, nausea, hair loss and vomiting. Please talk to your doctor if these symptoms stay for a longer duration of time. It is also important to get the blood tests and liver function tests done during the course of treatment. Discuss with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding before taking this medication.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Combantrin 200Mg Tablet

    • Worm Infections

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the contraindications of Combantrin 200Mg Tablet ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Combantrin 200Mg Tablet ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Combantrin 200Mg Tablet

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Please consult your doctor and take all the necessary precautions as the safety of this during pregnancy is not known yet.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      The use of this medicine during breastfeeding is considered safe.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendencies were reported.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine if you have any kidney problems.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine if you have any liver problems.

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The duration of action of this medication is yet to be established.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The effect of this drug will be initiated within 1 - 3 hours after its administration.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      It is not safe to drive after taking this drug as it does make you feel dizzy and sleepy.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      In case of an overdose, you may experience some side effects. Therefore, it is advised to take medical help immediately.

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      It is advised to not to miss a dosage since there is just one dose per day. Consume the missed dosage as soon as you remember.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    Where is the Combantrin 200Mg Tablet approved?

    • India

    • United States

    • Japan

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This drug is an anthelmintic medicine. It works by causing the release of acetylcholine and inhibits cholinesterase and attaching to the nerve cells and muscles of worms. Acts as a depolarizing neuromuscular blocker, thus leading to paralysis. Due to this, the worms are not able to function and get removed in the stool.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Combantrin 200Mg Tablet ?

      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

        Using alcohol while taking this drug is not recommended. Any activity requiring a high level of mental alertness should be avoided in such cases.
      • Interaction with Medicine

        Combantrin 200Mg Tablet effects is decreased with piperazine.
      • Interaction with Food

        May be mixed with milk or fruit juice.

      FAQs about Combantrin 200Mg Tablet

      • Ques : What is Combantrin 200Mg Tablet used for?

        Ans : Combantrin 200Mg Tablet is an anthelmintic that is used in the treatment of intestinal worms infection caused by roundworms, hookworms, and pinworms.

      • Ques : What are the side-effects of Combantrin 200Mg Tablet?

        Ans : The side-effects of Combantrin 200Mg Tablet include abdominal pain, diarrhea, skin rash, headache, dizziness, difficulty sleeping, nausea, and vomiting.

      • Ques : What is the onset of action of Combantrin 200Mg Tablet?

        Ans : The effect of Combantrin 200Mg Tablet starts after 1 to 3 hours of administration.

      • Ques : How is Combantrin 200Mg Tablet administered?

        Ans : Combantrin 200Mg Tablet is usually administered orally, it is metabolized rapidly and most of the action takes place in the liver.

      • Ques : What is the route of elimination of Combantrin 200Mg Tablet?

        Ans : 50% of the orally administered Combantrin 200Mg Tablet is eliminated through feces while the 7% through urine unchanged.

      • Ques : Where is Combantrin 200Mg Tablet legal?

        Ans : Combantrin 200Mg Tablet is legal in India, Japan, and the USA.

      • Ques : Is Combantrin 200Mg Tablet safe for patients with hepatic impairment?

        Ans : Combantrin 200Mg Tablet worsens the symptoms of liver disorders, hence, it is advised to not use it in patients suffering from hepatic impairment.

      • Ques : Is Combantrin 200Mg Tablet safe for pediatrics?

        Ans : Combantrin 200Mg Tablet is not recommended for children below the age of 2 unless it is an emergency.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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