Product introduction
Prazijol Tablet is an anti-helminthic medication. It is used in the treatment of worm infections and Schistosoma infection. It works by killing the worms that cause infection and thus, treats your infection.
Prazijol Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with 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. Simply take the next dose as planned.
Some people may experience headaches, nausea, vomiting, abnormal liver function tests, and hair loss as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.Uses of Prazijol Tablet
- Worm infections
- Schistosoma infections
Benefits of Prazijol Tablet
In Worm infections
Prazijol Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which helps treat many parasitic worm infections. It works by killing and stopping the further growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.
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Side effects of Prazijol Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Prazijol
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Hair loss
- Fever
- Dizziness
- Abdominal pain
- Vertigo
How to use Prazijol Tablet
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. Prazijol Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Prazijol Tablet works
Prazijol Tablet works by causing severe spasms and paralysis of the worms' muscles. Some kinds of worms are then passed in the stool. However, you may not notice them since they are sometimes completely destroyed in the bowels. This treats your infection.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Prazijol Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Prazijol Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Prazijol Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
To minimize the exposure of the medicine to the baby, Prazijol Tablet can be taken just before the baby's longest sleep period.
Driving
UNSAFE
Prazijol Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Prazijol Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Prazijol Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Prazijol Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Prazijol Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.