Tikworm Oral Drops belongs to a group of drugs called 'anthelmintic' used to treat parasitic worm infections, such as neurocysticercosis (an infection caused by the pork tapeworm) and cystic hydatid disease (an infection caused by the dog tapeworm). Additionally, Tikworm Oral Drops is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites.

Tikworm Oral Drops contains 'Albendazole', which works by inhibiting tubulin polymerisation. This causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, which leads to its immobilisation. Thereby, Tikworm Oral Drops kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.

Take Tikworm Oral Drops as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Tikworm Oral Drops for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. You may experience certain common side effects, such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness, in some cases. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Tikworm Oral Drops may increase the chances of getting an infection, so it is advisable to maintain proper hygiene and try to avoid contact with people who have infections, the flu, or colds. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Tikworm Oral Drops. Do not take Tikworm Oral Drops if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as it may cause fetal harm. Do not breastfeed during and for a minimum of 5 days after treatment with Tikworm Oral Drops. Tikworm Oral Drops may cause dizziness; therefore, exercise caution while driving. Tikworm Oral Drops can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and any medications you are taking to help rule out any potential side effects.

Tikworm Oral Drops is used in the treatment of Parasitic Infections. The detailed uses of Tikworm Oral Drops are as follows:

• Treatment of intestinal infections: Tikworm Oral Drops is commonly prescribed to combat various intestinal worm infections, such as those caused by roundworms, tapeworms and hookworms.
• Management of strongyloidiasis: Tikworm Oral Drops effectively treats strongyloidiasis, an infection caused by the Strongyloides stercoralis parasite.
• Control of neurocysticercosis: Tikworm Oral Drops helps to manage neurocysticercosis, a condition caused by pork tapeworm larvae affecting the central nervous system.
• Prevention of re-infection: Tikworm Oral Drops can be prescribed to help prevent re-infection with certain parasites, particularly in areas where they are common.
• Support in mixed infections: Tikworm Oral Drops effectively treats mixed parasitic infections, covering a broader spectrum of helminth infections.

• Tikworm Oral Drops can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor.
• Your doctor will determine the dosage and timing of this medication based on your medical condition.
• Swallow Tikworm Oral Drops as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush or chew this medication.

Tikworm Oral Drops belongs to a group of medicines called anthelmintics, used to treat worm infections such as neurocysticercosis (infection caused by pork tapeworm) and cystic hydatid disease (infection caused by dog tapeworm). Tikworm Oral Drops is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites. Tikworm Oral Drops is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic drug which is highly effective against a wide range of intestinal helminths, including cestodes, nematodes, and trematodes. It is also effective against tissue helminth infections like cutaneous larva migrans (parasitic skin infections). Tikworm Oral Drops exhibits ovicidal, larvicidal, and vermicidal activity. Tikworm Oral Drops inhibits tubulin polymerisation, which causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite. This leads to the immobilisation of the parasite. Thereby, Tikworm Oral Drops kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.

Do not take Tikworm Oral Drops if you are allergic to any of its contents. Tikworm Oral Drops may cause bone marrow suppression, aplastic anaemia, and agranulocytosis. Inform your doctor if you have/had liver disease; if you have any surgery, including dental surgery. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience seizures, vomiting, headache, extreme tiredness, or behaviour changes while taking Tikworm Oral Drops. Regular blood cell count and liver function monitoring are advised during treatment with Tikworm Oral Drops. Tikworm Oral Drops may increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene and try to stay away from people with infections, the flu, or a cold. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Tikworm Oral Drops. Do not take Tikworm Oral Drops if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as it may cause fetal harm. Do not breastfeed during and for a minimum of 5 days after treatment with Tikworm Oral Drops. Tikworm Oral Drops may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Tikworm Oral Drops can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor.