Staben 200mg Syrup is used in treatment of Parasitic Infections. The detailed uses of Staben 200mg Syrup are as follows: •Treating Intestinal Worm Infections: Staben 200mg Syrup is commonly prescribed to combat various intestinal worm infections, such as those caused by roundworms and hookworms. •Managing Neurocysticercosis: Staben 200mg Syrup effectively treats neurocysticercosis, a central nervous system condition resulting from the larval stage of the pork tapeworm (Taenia solium). •Treatment of Echinococcosis: Staben 200mg Syrup is also used to address echinococcosis, an infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus, which leads to cyst formation in organs like the liver or lungs. •Alternative Management of Giardiasis: Though not the primary treatment, Staben 200mg Syrup can be an alternative for managing giardiasis, an intestinal infection caused by the Giardia lamblia parasite.

Medicinal Benefits:

Staben 200mg Syrup contains Albendazole. It is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic that acts against intestinal nematode and cestode infection. Staben 200mg Syrup is used in the treatment of several parasitic infections in children. It works by inhibiting tubulin polymerisation, causing metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, leading to immobilization. This eventually leads to the death of susceptible helminths and thus prevents the growth of parasitic infections.

FAQs

What is the use of Staben 200mg Syrup?

Staben 200mg Syrup is used to treat different parasitic infections in children. It is used in treating infections of the roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, and flukes caused by parasites. It is also used to treat neurocysticercosis (infection caused by pork tapeworm) and cystic hydatid disease (infection caused by dog tapeworm).

How does Staben 200mg Syrup work?

Staben 200mg Syrup works by inhibiting tubulin polymerisation, causing metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, leading to immobilization. This eventually leads to the death of susceptible helminths and thus prevents the growth of parasitic infections.

Can Staben 200mg Syrup cause diarrhea?

Staben 200mg Syrup can cause diarrhea in children. If your child has diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrheal medicine unless your paediatrician tells you to.

Can we stop giving Staben 200mg Syrup if the child feel better?

No, it is advised to complete the entire treatment course as prescribed. If the treatment is stopped abruptly, there may be a recurrence of the infection.