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Acavom 100 mg Tablet

Manufactured byColinz Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsMebendazole
Description
Acavom 100 mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic medicine used in the prevention and treatment of parasitic infections caused by tapeworms, pinworms, and hookworms. It is particularly effective in treating parasitic infections of the stomach and the intestine.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Acavom 100 mg Tablet

  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach discomfort and pain
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Fever with chills
  • Difficulty in swallowing
  • Peeling and blistering of skin
  • Hair loss or thinning of the hair
  • Swelling of eyelids, face, lips, tongue
  • Decrease in blood cell count
  • Sore throat and hoarseness
  • Joint or muscle pain
  • Weight loss

Uses of Acavom 100 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Whipworm infection
  • Hookworm infection
  • Pinworm infection
  • Roundworm infection
  • Other parasitic infections
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which this medicine remains effective in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended if you are allergic to mebendazole or any other medicine belonging to the parent group namely, Benzimidazoles.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Liver function

This medicine may alter liver functionality by increasing the enzyme content. Though the effect is reversible, close monitoring of enzyme levels is necessary especially if you have a liver condition.

Blood cells count

This medicine may alter the blood cell count on prolonged usage. Report any side effects like persistent fever with chills and sore throat to the doctor on priority.

Prevention of infection

Use of this medicine to treat an infection should be complemented by hygiene measures like cleaning the house and personal belongings, washing hands before and after eating, etc. This will ensure that the infection is not repeated or spread to other people.

Drug resistance

It is recommended to take this medicine for the entire prescribed duration even when the symptoms improve or resolve. Failure to do so would result in drug resistance and treatment of subsequent infections with the same medicine would become very difficult.

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age unless prescribed by your doctor since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped. Contact your doctor if you miss more than one scheduled dose of this medicine.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Carbamazepine

Metronidazole

Cimetidine

Fosphenytoin

Phenytoin

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. This medicine can be taken with or without food. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Take the medicine for the entire prescribed duration. Ensure that proper hygiene measures are adopted to prevent the recurrence and spread of the infection.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by interfering with the nutrient uptake process in the parasitic cell. It also disrupts the cell structure of the parasite causing lysis.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Anthelmintics

Schedule

Schedule H

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