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Bandy Kind Plus Tablet is used to treat parasitic worm infections. It can be used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites. It contains Albendazole and Ivermectin, which work by keeping the worm from taking glucose and depleting its energy levels, leading to its immobilization. Also, it can kill the parasites by acting on the nervous system. It starves the worms by inducing paralysis, consequently leading them to death. It may cause common side effects such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, decrease in white blood cell count (leucopenia), vision problems, confusion, weakness, and difficulty walking. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

3M India Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Bandy Kind Plus Tablet

Bandy Kind Plus Tablet is used to treat parasitic worm infections. Parasitic worm infections are intestinal worm infections that are caused by the ingestion of contaminated food and water. Bandy Kind Plus Tablet can be used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites. 

Bandy Kind Plus Tablet contains ‘albendazole’ and ‘ivermectin’, which work by keeping the worm from taking glucose and depleting its energy levels, leading to its immobilization. Ivermectin can kill the parasites by acting on the nervous system. It starves the worms by inducing paralysis, consequently leading them to death.

You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Bandy Kind Plus Tablet are stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, decrease in white blood cell count (leucopenia), vision problems, confusion, weakness, and difficulty walking. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or get worse.

You should not take Bandy Kind Plus Tablet if you are allergic to ‘albendazole’, ‘ivermectin’, or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Bandy Kind Plus Tablet, inform your doctor if you have a medical history of meningitis, African sleeping sickness (an infection caused by the bite of the tsetse fly in African countries), or illness that weakens the immune system HIV. It may make you more prone to infections, so maintain proper hygiene. It may cause dizziness, so refrain from activities that require you to stay alert.

Uses of Bandy Kind Plus Tablet

Bandy Kind Plus Tablet is used to treat parasitic worm infections. The detailed uses of Bandy Kind Plus Tablet are as follows:

  • Parasitic Worm Infections: Bandy Kind Plus Tablet effectively treats parasitic worm infections, including roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms by depriving them of energy and paralysing them.
  • Scabies: Bandy Kind Plus Tablet treats scabies, a contagious skin condition caused by mites, with ivermectin targeting the mites and alleviating itching and skin irritation.
  • Filariasis: Bandy Kind Plus Tablet helps in treating lymphatic filariasis by reducing microfilariae in the blood, preventing disease progression, and alleviating symptoms like limb and genital swelling.
  • Work against parasitic spread: Bandy Kind Plus Tablet reduces the spread of parasitic infections by killing parasites and decreasing their transmission.

Key Benefits

Bandy Kind Plus Tablet contains ‘Albendazole’ and ‘Ivermectin’, which belong to the class of medications called ‘antihelmintic’. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used in the treatment of parasitic infections. It can kill the disease-causing worms and stop the spread of infection effectively. Albendazole interrupts the absorption of glucose by the worm leading to energy depletion. Ivermectin acts by paralyzing the worms, consequently leading them to death.

Directions for Use

  • Bandy Kind Plus Tablet is taken with or after a meal as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow Bandy Kind Plus Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush, or break it.
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Alcohol

Caution

Bandy Kind Plus Tablet may interact with alcohol and worsen the condition.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Bandy Kind Plus Tablet is a category C drug and may cause toxic effects to the unborn baby. So, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Bandy Kind Plus Tablet may get excreted in the breast milk. So, your doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding while taking this medicine.

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Driving

Caution

Bandy Kind Plus Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems, so refrain from driving or operating heavy machinery while using this medicine.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Bandy Kind Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary.

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Kidney

Caution

Bandy Kind Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary.

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Children

Caution

Bandy Kind Plus Tablet is not recommended for children.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before using Bandy Kind Plus Tablet if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Bandy Kind Plus Tablet if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor before administering Bandy Kind Plus Tablet to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Bandy Kind Plus Tablet if the benefits outweigh the risks.

What if I have taken an overdose of Bandy Kind Plus Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Bandy Kind Plus Tablet, as it may cause lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea, intestinal cramps, dizziness, convulsions, and sleepiness. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and while eating.
  • Avoid eating raw fish and meat.
  • Thoroughly cook meat before eating.
  • Wash all fruits and vegetables properly before consuming them.
  • Wash or reheat food that has been around for a long time.
  • Avoid contact with soil that may be contaminated with faeces.
  • Avoid foods that have been kept open in the markets, as they can be contaminated.
  • Drink boiled and purified water.

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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Bandy Kind Plus Tablet to start to work: The time required for Bandy Kind Plus Tablet to show its action is not clinically established. The time for which the effects of Bandy Kind Plus Tablet last: The duration of action for Bandy Kind Plus Tablet is not clinically established.

What if you forget to take Bandy Kind Plus Tablet

If you miss a dose of Bandy Kind Plus Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

Bandy Kind Plus Tablet may cause suppression of the bone marrow and cause anaemia. Inform your doctor if you have/had liver disease and if you have any surgery, including dental surgery. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience seizures, extreme tiredness, behaviour changes, blurred vision, trouble walking, or neck pain while taking Bandy Kind Plus Tablet. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Bandy Kind Plus Tablet. It may cause orthostatic hypotension (dizziness upon rising up quickly), so avoid standing up too quickly from a sitting or lying position.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Bandy Kind Plus Tablet may interact with sedatives (phenobarbital and butalbital), anti-anxiety drugs (clonazepam, clozapine, and lorazepam), narcotic (sodium oxybate), a medication used to treat epilepsy (valproic acid), anthelmintic (praziquantel), corticosteroid (dexamethasone), antacid (cimetidine), anti-asthma (theophylline),

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Bandy Kind Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with myelosuppression (bone marrow suppression), hepatobiliary dysfunction (liver and biliary disease), neurological disorder, meningitis (inflammation of the membranes of brain), sleeping sickness, HIV, and kidney dysfunction.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Bandy Kind Plus Tablet:
When Quinidine and Bandy Kind Plus Tablet are used together, it may lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Bandy Kind Plus Tablet and Quinidine together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Bandy Kind Plus Tablet:
Co-administration of Bandy Kind Plus Tablet with Clozapine may increase the risk of infection.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Bandy Kind Plus Tablet and Clozapine, you can take these medicines together if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning sensation when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Bandy Kind Plus Tablet:
Taking Bandy Kind Plus Tablet with Cladribine can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cladribine and Bandy Kind Plus Tablet together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning sensation when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIHELMINTICS]

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

3M India Ltd, Concorde Block, Ub City, #24, Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore, Karnataka - 560001 India.
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