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About VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's

VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's belongs to a class 'anti-parasitic', primarily used for the treatment of roundworm and hookworm infections. Roundworms are parasites that live in your intestine and cause ascariasis (an infection of the small intestine caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, which is a species of roundworm), and it also causes infection in the lungs. Hookworms are parasites; they live on other living things and cause ancylostomiasis (an infection of the small intestine caused by ancylostoma, a hookworm species), and it also causes infection in the lungs and skin.

VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's is composed of 'levamisole'. It works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm's muscle; this leads to paralysis and death. In this way, it kills worms and treats your infection.

You are advised to take VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. The most common side effects of a VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain. These side effects resolve on their own. However, if the side effects are persistent, stop the medicine and consult your doctor immediately.

Before starting VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's inform your doctor if you are allergic to VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's or any other medications. Inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medications, herbal or dietary supplements. Use the VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's as advised by your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not recommend the VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's to kidney disease, liver disease and pre-existing blood disorders.

Uses of VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's

Ascariasis, Ancylostomiasis and Mixed ascariasis-hook worm infections.

Medicinal Benefits

VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's is composed of 'levamisole' belonging to a class 'anti-parasitic', primarily used for treating roundworm and hookworm infections. It works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm's muscle; this leads to paralysis and death. In this way, it kills worms and treats your infection. VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's is also used in the treatment of mixed ascariasis hookworm infections. It is also used in colon cancer in combination with cancer medicine to work effectively against colon cancer.

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass full of water. Do not chew, crush or break it.Oral liquid/Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the pack's measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's

  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Mouth sores
  • Loss of appetite
  • Stomach pain
  • Change in taste and smell
  • Muscle aches
  • Fatigue
  • Skin rash

Drug Warnings

Before starting VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's inform your doctor if you are allergic to VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's or any other medications. Inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medications, herbal or dietary supplements. Use the VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's as advised by your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not recommend the VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's to kidney disease, liver disease and pre-existing blood disorders. This VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases, kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's is also not recommended in rheumatoid arthritis. Caution should be taken while using VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's in Sjogren's syndrome ( disorder of your immune system identified by its two most common symptoms — dry eyes and a dry mouth).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's may interact with anti-helminthics (albendazole, ivermectin),anti-cancer drugs (doxifluridine, capecitibine), antiepileptic drugs (phenytoin) and anti-coagulants (heparin, warfarin).

Drug-Food Interactions: VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's may interact with alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interactions: VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems, liver problems, rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren's syndrome.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • IVERMECTIN
  • CAPECITABINE
  • WARFARIN
  • ALBENDAZOLE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • ALCOHOL
  • DOXIFLURIDINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands with soap and water before handling food.
  • Teach children the importance of washing hands to prevent infection.
  • Wash, peel or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure.
  • Take milk, papaya, nuts, oats, eggs into your regular diet.
  • Eat berries, fish, veggies.
  • Avoid oily food and spicy foods.

Special Advise

  • Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
  • Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
  • Monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Roundworms: Roundworms are parasites that live in your intestine. They are contagious through contact with the infected stool of people or animals. Roundworms can also be contracted by contact with infected surfaces (usually soil and dirt). It causes ascariasis, an small intestine infection caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, a roundworm species. Mostly it is transmitted through poor hygiene. It is usually found in human faeces and is transmitted from hand to mouth. Symptoms include live worm in your stool, wheezing, cough, fever, severe abdominal pain, vomiting, restlessness, disturbed sleep, weight loss, and loss of appetite. Sometimes it also affects the lungs; symptoms include coughing, wheezing, chest discomfort, fever and blood in the mucus.

Hookworms: Hookworms are parasites. This means they live on other living things. Hookworms affect your lungs, skin, and small intestine. Hookworm causes ancylostomiasis, an infection of the small intestine that is caused by  Ancylostoma hookworm. Hookworm is passed by human faeces onto the ground. It is transmitted by walking barefoot on contaminated soil or by the ingestion of contaminated food/by directly passing through the skin. Symptoms include diarrhoea, barely noticeable abdominal pain, intestinal cramps, colic, nausea and serious anaemia. People in good health may not have any symptoms at all.

Mixed Ascariasis-Hookworm infections: There are mixed infections caused by Ascaris lumbricoides (giant roundworms) and hookworms.

About VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's

VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's belongs to a class 'anti-parasitic', primarily used for the treatment of roundworm and hookworm infections. Roundworms are parasites that live in your intestine and cause ascariasis (an infection of the small intestine caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, which is a species of roundworm), and it also causes infection in the lungs. Hookworms are parasites; they live on other living things and cause ancylostomiasis (an infection of the small intestine caused by ancylostoma, a hookworm species), and it also causes infection in the lungs and skin.

VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's is composed of 'levamisole'. It works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm's muscle; this leads to paralysis and death. In this way, it kills worms and treats your infection.

You are advised to take VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. The most common side effects of a VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain. These side effects resolve on their own. However, if the side effects are persistent, stop the medicine and consult your doctor immediately.

Before starting VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's inform your doctor if you are allergic to VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's or any other medications. Inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medications, herbal or dietary supplements. Use the VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's as advised by your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not recommend the VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's to kidney disease, liver disease and pre-existing blood disorders.

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Composition

LEVAMISOLE-50MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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Uses of VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's

Ascariasis, Ancylostomiasis and Mixed ascariasis-hook worm infections.

Medicinal Benefits

VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's is composed of 'levamisole' belonging to a class 'anti-parasitic', primarily used for treating roundworm and hookworm infections. It works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm's muscle; this leads to paralysis and death. In this way, it kills worms and treats your infection. VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's is also used in the treatment of mixed ascariasis hookworm infections. It is also used in colon cancer in combination with cancer medicine to work effectively against colon cancer.

Side Effects of VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's

  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Mouth sores
  • Loss of appetite
  • Stomach pain
  • Change in taste and smell
  • Muscle aches
  • Fatigue
  • Skin rash

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass full of water. Do not chew, crush or break it.Oral liquid/Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the pack's measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Before starting VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's inform your doctor if you are allergic to VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's or any other medications. Inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medications, herbal or dietary supplements. Use the VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's as advised by your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not recommend the VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's to kidney disease, liver disease and pre-existing blood disorders. This VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases, kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's is also not recommended in rheumatoid arthritis. Caution should be taken while using VT Cure 50 Tablet 4's in Sjogren's syndrome ( disorder of your immune system identified by its two most common symptoms — dry eyes and a dry mouth).

Therapeutic Class

ANTIPARASITIC - ANTITAPEWORM DRUGS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • IVERMECTIN
  • CAPECITABINE
  • WARFARIN
  • ALBENDAZOLE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • ALCOHOL
  • DOXIFLURIDINE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands with soap and water before handling food.
  • Teach children the importance of washing hands to prevent infection.
  • Wash, peel or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure.
  • Take milk, papaya, nuts, oats, eggs into your regular diet.
  • Eat berries, fish, veggies.
  • Avoid oily food and spicy foods.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
  • Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
  • Monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Roundworms: Roundworms are parasites that live in your intestine. They are contagious through contact with the infected stool of people or animals. Roundworms can also be contracted by contact with infected surfaces (usually soil and dirt). It causes ascariasis, an small intestine infection caused by Ascaris lumbricoides, a roundworm species. Mostly it is transmitted through poor hygiene. It is usually found in human faeces and is transmitted from hand to mouth. Symptoms include live worm in your stool, wheezing, cough, fever, severe abdominal pain, vomiting, restlessness, disturbed sleep, weight loss, and loss of appetite. Sometimes it also affects the lungs; symptoms include coughing, wheezing, chest discomfort, fever and blood in the mucus.

Hookworms: Hookworms are parasites. This means they live on other living things. Hookworms affect your lungs, skin, and small intestine. Hookworm causes ancylostomiasis, an infection of the small intestine that is caused by  Ancylostoma hookworm. Hookworm is passed by human faeces onto the ground. It is transmitted by walking barefoot on contaminated soil or by the ingestion of contaminated food/by directly passing through the skin. Symptoms include diarrhoea, barely noticeable abdominal pain, intestinal cramps, colic, nausea and serious anaemia. People in good health may not have any symptoms at all.

Mixed Ascariasis-Hookworm infections: There are mixed infections caused by Ascaris lumbricoides (giant roundworms) and hookworms.