Eradix 400mg / 150mg Tablet (1'S)

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₹12.00

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Eradix 400mg/150mg Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is advised to take it as a prescription. It should be taken with food, but it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The treatment must be completed even if you feel better.


Eradix 400mg/150mg Tablet may lead to some side effects such as nausea, headaches, stomach pain, etc. To overcome any such side effects, it is advised to eat a healthy balanced diet and drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must consult your doctor immediately.


Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Eradix 400mg/150mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Albendazole and Levamisole. Albendazole works by keeping the worms from absorbing sugar (glucose), so that they lose energy and die. Levamisole works by decreasing the muscle activity and causing paralysis of the worms.

Pharmacokinets

Albendazole + Levamisole is a combination of two medicines: Albendazole and Levamisole. Albendazole works by keeping the worms from absorbing sugar (glucose), so that they lose energy and die. Levamisole works by decreasing the muscle activity and causing paralysis of the worms.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Eradix

Nausea

Vomiting

Stomach pain

Loss of appetite

Dizziness

Headache

Increased liver enzymes

Contra Indications

Levamisole hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to the drug or its components, in patients with pre-existing blood disorders.Albendazole is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to albendazole, benzimidazoles, or any component of the formulation. Clinicians should use the drug with caution in patients with active liver disease or dysfunction because the liver metabolizes the drug via the CYP450 system.

Pregnancy Related Information

Eradix 400mg/150mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Eradix 400mg/150mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breast Feeding Related Information

Eradix 400mg/150mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Indications

Albendazole is an FDA-approved medication for the treatment of a variety of parasitic worm infections. Albendazole is an antihelminthic medication with numerous indications such as cystic hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum resulting from the larval form of the dog tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus.Levamisole is used to treat infections of the worm. Levamisole is a veterinary drug used primarily for the treatment of worm infestations in livestock. Experimentally and historically, it has also been used to treat various autoimmune disorders and cancers in humans.

Interactions

Acetylsalicylic Acid (aspirin)

Activated Charcoal (charcoal)

Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine)

Adrenalin (epinephrine)

Amoxil (amoxicillin)

Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate)

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim)

Benadryl (diphenhydramine)

Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it. Eradix 400mg/150mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C

Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Eradix 400mg/150mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

It should be taken with food.

Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.

Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.

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.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Eradix 400mg/150mg Tablet is to be taken with food.