Nemocid Tablet (Pyrantel Pamoate 250mg)

Nemocid Tablet

Nemocid 250Mg Tablet comes under the class of anti-helminthic drugs. It is helpful in curing worm infections including pinworms, whipworms, roundworms and hookworms. The drug works by killing the infection-causing worms. The worms destroyed by this medicine get eliminated from the body through the stool.

Use Nemocid 250Mg Tablet with caution in patients with liver impairment, anemia, malnutrition, or pregnancy. Since pinworm infections are easily spread to others, treat all family members in close contact with the patient.

The drug can be consumed with food. It is recommended to consume this medication at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. It is also important to complete the course of medication. Follow the dose and duration as prescribed by the healthcare expert. Do not skip any dose or take an overdose. This can worsen your medical condition.

The drug can cause a few side effects like headache, dizziness, nausea, hair loss and vomiting. Please talk to your doctor if these symptoms stay for a longer duration of time. It is also important to get the blood tests and liver function tests done during the course of treatment. Discuss with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding before taking this medication.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Dermatologist before using this medicine.

Use

This medication is primarily used for the following conditions:

Worm Infections

Side Effects

Here are some of the possible side effects of this medication:

Headache

Dizziness

Nausea

Vomiting

Abnormal Liver Function Tests

Abdominal Pain

Vertigo

Anorexia

Drowsiness

Rash

Weakness

Dosage

Are there any overdose instructions?

In case of an overdose, you may experience some side effects. Therefore, it is advised to take medical help immediately.
Are there any missed dose instructions?

It is advised to not to miss a dosage since there is just one dose per day. Consume the missed dosage as soon as you remember.

Work

This drug is an anthelmintic medicine. It works by causing the release of acetylcholine and inhibits cholinesterase and attaching to the nerve cells and muscles of worms. Acts as a depolarizing neuromuscular blocker, thus leading to paralysis. Due to this, the worms are not able to function and get removed in the stool.