Pregnancy Interaction

• Not a good idea to do while pregnant, especially in the first trimester.
• Taking albendazole early in pregnancy could damage the growth of the fetus.
• You can only use it in the second or third trimester if you really need to and your doctor tells you to.
• Women who want to get pregnant should not use this prescription until they talk to their doctor.
• Tell your doctor right away if you get pregnant while getting therapy.

Faq For Medicine

Q1.What is Noworm 400 mg Tablet used for?

It is used to get rid of worms such roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, pinworms, and tapeworms.

Q2. Is it safe for kids?

Yes, although usually for kids older than 2. You should only give the suspension to younger children if a doctor tells you to.

Q3. How many doses do you need?

Usually just one dosage, although it might be given again after two weeks if the infection gets worse.

Q4. Should grownups also take it?

Adults can also take 400 mg in one dose.

Q5. Is it okay to take it on an empty stomach?

Yes, however taking it after a meal, especially one high in fat, helps it be absorbed better.

Q6. Can it kill every kind of worm?

Yes, Albendazole works against several types of worms that live in the intestines.

Expert Advice

• If one person in the family has worms, everyone other should get rid of them.
• In locations where there is a lot of risk, deworming should be done every six months.
• Keep yourself clean by washing your hands, cutting your nails, and keeping your linens clean.
• Take the dose after eating, preferably at night.
• Don't take the same dose again and over again without talking to your doctor beforehand.
• If the symptoms don't go away, stool tests may be needed.
• Don't use it on children under 2 years old unless a doctor is watching.

Side Effects 

• Feeling sick
• Pain in the stomach
• Throwing up
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Feeling dizzy
• Side effects that are rare but serious
• A bad allergic reaction (rash, edema, trouble breathing)
• Elevated liver enzymes
• Low blood count (not common with long-term use)
• Fever (because of a lot of worms dying off)
• If you have severe symptoms, get medical attention.

 How it works

• Albendazole works by:
• Stopping parasites from taking in glucose
• Taking away their energy stores
• Killing worms and making them paralyzed
• Stools then naturally get rid of the worms.
• Works well against roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, pinworms, and other parasites that live in the intestines.

Medicine Interaction

• Cimetidine raises the levels of albendazole.
• Dexamethasone makes absorption better.
• Praziquantel raises activity and blood levels.
• Phenytoin and Carbamazepine make things less effective.
• Theophylline: levels may alter (keep an eye on them)
• How food interacts
• Fatty foods make absorption and effectiveness better.
• Always tell your doctor if you are taking additional medicines.

 How to Use

• Take the 400 mg pill whole with water.
• Kids can also chew or crush it.
• Take it after a meal, preferably at night.
• Usually a one-time therapy.
• If your doctor says so, take the dose again after 14 days.
• If you miss a dosage (which is unlikely with single-dose therapy), take it as soon as you can.
• Do NOT take twice as much.

 Uses / indications

• Infestation with roundworms
• Pinworm / Threadworm
• Infection with hookworm
• Infection with whipworm
• Infestation of tapeworms
• Infections with different types of worms
• Regularly deworming kids and adults