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Noworm Tablet 1's

Noworm Tablet 1's

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Noworm Tablet 1's

 Noworm Tablet 1's belongs to a group of antiparasitic drugs called 'anthelmintic' used to treat parasites worm infections like neurocysticercosis (infection caused by pork tapeworm) and cystic hydatid disease (infection caused by dog tapeworm). Additionally, Noworm Tablet 1's is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites. 

Noworm Tablet 1's contains ‘Albendazole’, which works by inhibiting tubulin polymerisation. This causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, which leads to its immobilisation. Thereby, Noworm Tablet 1's kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection. 

Take Noworm Tablet 1's as prescribed. You are advised to take Noworm Tablet 1's 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.

Noworm Tablet 1's might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or colds. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Noworm Tablet 1's. Do not take Noworm Tablet 1's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. Do not breastfeed during and for a minimum of 5 days after treatment with Noworm Tablet 1's. Noworm Tablet 1's may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Noworm Tablet 1's can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Noworm Tablet 1's

Parasitic worm infections

Medicinal Benefits

Noworm Tablet 1's belongs to a group of medicines called anthelmintic used to treat worm infections such as neurocysticercosis (infection caused by pork tapeworm) and cystic hydatid disease (infection caused by dog tapeworm). Noworm Tablet 1's is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites. Noworm Tablet 1's 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). Noworm Tablet 1's exhibits ovicidal, larvicidal and vermicidal activity. Noworm Tablet 1's inhibits tubulin polymerisation, which causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite. This leads to the immobilisation of the parasite. Thereby, Noworm Tablet 1's kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush the tablet/capsule.Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper; shake the pack well before each use.Chewable tablet: Chew the tablet completely and swallow. Do not swallow it as a whole.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Noworm Tablet 1's

  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Dizziness

Drug Warnings

Do not take Noworm Tablet 1's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Noworm Tablet 1's 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 Noworm Tablet 1's. Regular blood cell count and liver function monitoring is advised during treatment with Noworm Tablet 1's. Noworm Tablet 1's might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or cold. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Noworm Tablet 1's. Do not take Noworm Tablet 1's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. Do not breastfeed during and for minimum of 5 days after treatment with Noworm Tablet 1's. Noworm Tablet 1's may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Noworm Tablet 1's can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Noworm Tablet 1's may have interaction with anthelmintic (praziquantel), corticosteroid (dexamethasone), antacid (cimetidine), anti-asthma (theophylline).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions:  Inform your doctor if you have myelosuppression (bone marrow suppression), hepatobiliary dysfunction (liver and biliary disease), neurological disorder, and kidney dysfunction.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DEXAMETHASONE
  • CIMETIDINE
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • PRAZIQUANTEL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regularly wash your hands 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.
  • 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.

Special Advise

  • Regular monitoring of blood cell count and liver function is advised during treatment with Noworm Tablet 1's.
  • Noworm Tablet 1's might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or cold.
  • Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Noworm Tablet 1's.
  • Noworm Tablet 1's will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Parasitic worm infections: Parasitic worms are also called intestinal worms or helminths. They live in and feed on the hosts leading to weakness and diseases. Common types of intestinal worms are roundworms and flatworms, such as tapeworms and flukes. Worm infections could occur due to consumption of contaminated water, food or soil, contact with contaminated faeces, poor sanitisation and poor hygiene. Symptoms of worm infections include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, gas, bloating, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and dysentery (bloody stools).

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
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FAQs

Noworm Tablet 1's causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, which leads to its immobilisation. Thereby, Noworm Tablet 1's kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.
For neurocysticercosis, Noworm Tablet 1's is usually prescribed for 8-30 days. For cystic hydatid disease, Noworm Tablet 1's is usually prescribed for 28 days, followed by a 14 day break, and repeated for a total of 3 cycles.
Do not discontinue Noworm Tablet 1's without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually continue taking Noworm Tablet 1's for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Noworm Tablet 1's.
You are recommended to avoid planning for pregnancy while taking Noworm Tablet 1's as it may cause foetal harm. A pregnancy test should be done before starting the treatment with Noworm Tablet 1's, and women must use effective birth-control while taking Noworm Tablet 1's and for at least 1month after cessation of treatment.
Regular monitoring of blood count at the beginning of each cycle therapy and for every 2weeks while taking Noworm Tablet 1's is advised for all patients. Treatment with Noworm Tablet 1's should be discontinued if a significant decrease in blood cell count is observed.
Treatment with Noworm Tablet 1's has been associated with mild to moderate elevations of liver enzymes. These elevations generally return to normal upon discontinuation of Noworm Tablet 1's. Liver function tests should be performed before each treatment cycle and for every 2weeks during the treatment. Treatment with Noworm Tablet 1's should be discontinued if the liver enzymes exceed twice the upper limit of normal.
Noworm Tablet 1's might increase the chances of getting an infection. Maintain proper hygiene and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or cold.
You may bleed or bruise easily while taking Noworm Tablet 1's. Be cautious while using sharp objects and try to avoid injuries. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is unknown whether alcohol interacts with Noworm Tablet 1's. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Noworm Tablet 1's belongs to pregnancy category C. Do not take Noworm Tablet 1's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Do not breastfeed during and for minimum 5 days after treatment with Noworm Tablet 1's. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Driving

Caution

Noworm Tablet 1's may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Unsafe

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Noworm Tablet 1's can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe the dose of this medicine based on the age and body weight of your child.

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