Piperazine Citrate Elixir
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Rs.8.90for 1 bottle(s) (50 ml Elixir each)
food interaction for Piperazine Citrate Elixir
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lactation interaction for Piperazine Citrate Elixir
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Piperazine Citrate Elixir may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Piperazine Citrate Elixir. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Piperazine Citrate Elixir is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Piperazine Citrate Elixir should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
CAUTION
SALT INFORMATION FOR Piperazine Citrate NA Elixir
Piperazine(NA)
Piperazine citrate elixir uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of worm infections.
How piperazine citrate elixir works
Piperazine belongs to class of drugs called anthelmintic. It works by paralyzing the worms and making them to pass in the stool. It is effective against the intestinal nematodes roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides), pinworm and threadworm (Enterobius vermicularis). Piperazine produces a neuromuscular block leads to muscle paralysis of the worms which are consequently dislodged and expelled in the faeces.
Common side effects of piperazine citrate elixir
Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, Dizziness, Abnormal liver function tests, Fever, Abdominal pain, Hair loss, Vertigo
SUBSTITUTES FOR Piperazine Citrate Elixir
No substitutes foundExpert advice FOR Piperazine Citrate Elixir
- You have been prescribed Piperazine to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
- 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.