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Wormisun Suspension is an anti-parasite medicine used to treat different parasitic infections in children. It contains Albendazole as an active ingredient belonging to the class of benzimidazole drugs. 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.

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Composition :

ALBENDAZOLE-200MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Wormisun Suspension

Wormisun Suspension is an anti-parasite medicine used to treat different parasitic infections in children. Parasitic infections are diseases caused by parasites (micro-organisms) that live in or on another host/organism. Wormisun Suspension 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).

Wormisun Suspension contains Albendazole as an active ingredient belonging to the class of benzimidazole drugs. 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. 

Wormisun Suspension may cause certain side effects in your child, such as indigestion, diarrhea, nausea, metallic taste, vomiting, headache, and stomach pain. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your pediatrician. Wormisun Suspension should be given as advised by your doctor. Do not give the child more than the prescribed dose of Wormisun Suspension. Generally, the dose of the medicine will be decided by your pediatrician depending upon the type and severity of the infection.

Wormisun Suspension is intended for pediatric use only. Avoid giving Wormisun Suspension to your child if she/he is allergic to antibiotics. Keep your doctor informed about your child’s health condition, medications, and medical history to rule out any side effects/interactions. Avoid giving Wormisun Suspension if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising symptoms in your child, and consult your paediatrician immediately.

Uses of Wormisun Suspension

Wormisun Suspension is used in treatment of Parasitic Infections. The detailed uses of Wormisun Suspension are as follows:
•Treating Intestinal Worm Infections: Wormisun Suspension is commonly prescribed to combat various intestinal worm infections, such as those caused by roundworms and hookworms.
•Managing Neurocysticercosis: Wormisun Suspension effectively treats neurocysticercosis, a central nervous system condition resulting from the larval stage of the pork tapeworm (Taenia solium).
•Treatment of Echinococcosis: Wormisun Suspension 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, Wormisun Suspension can be an alternative for managing giardiasis, an intestinal infection caused by the Giardia lamblia parasite.

Directions for Use

Shake the container well before each use. Measure the required amount of Wormisun Suspension into the measuring cup and administer it to your child. It is advised to measure the quantity accurately with the help of a syringe or measuring spoon/cup containing markings.

Medicinal Benefits

Wormisun Suspension contains Albendazole. It is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic that acts against intestinal nematode and cestode infection. Wormisun Suspension 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.  

How Wormisun Suspension Works

Wormisun Suspension contains Albendazole as an active ingredient belonging to the class of benzimidazole drugs. 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Wormisun Suspension

Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Using more medication will not improve your symptoms; instead, they may cause serious side effects or poisoning. If you suspect that you may have overdosed of Wormisun Suspension or observe any side effects, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. No specific side effects have been reported under these circumstances.

Drug Warnings

Avoid giving Wormisun Suspension to your child if she/he is allergic to it. Keep your paediatrician informed about your child’s health condition including their previous medications and medical history to rule out any side effects/interactions. Before administration, notify the paediatrician of all the OTC medicines including other vitamin supplements that your child is taking. It is advised not to give more than the prescribed dose of medicine. Also, inform your doctor if your child has liver or kidney-related issues before administration. Wormisun Suspension is intended for use in children. Hence, pregnant, and breastfeeding mothers should avoid taking this solution.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more fiber-enriched food in your child’s diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth.
  • Fiber foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics.
  • Make your child drink more fluids to avoid dehydration.
  • Maintain proper hygiene for your child
  • Make your child drink clean and filtered water.
  • If your child is infected, avoid giving non-vegetarian food for some days.
  • Regularly wash your child's hands with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and while eating.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIHELMINTICS
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Alcohol

Not applicable

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Pregnancy

Not applicable

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

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Driving

Not applicable

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Liver

Caution

If your child has liver disease, inform your paediatrician before using Wormisun Suspension.

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Kidney

Caution

If your child has kidney disease, inform your paediatrician before using Wormisun Suspension.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Wormisun Suspension is safe for children above 1 year of age if prescribed by the doctor. Your paediatrician will decide the dose of the medicine. Do not give more than the recommended dose to your child.

Have a query?

FAQs

Wormisun Suspension 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).

Wormisun Suspension 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.

Wormisun Suspension 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.

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.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

104, Shantisadan, Serpentine Road Kumara Park West Bangalore Ka 560020 India
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