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Itin-A Forte Tablet
Manufactured byCANIXA LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD
ContainsAlbendazole (400 mg) + Ivermectin (12 mg)
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Description
Itin-A Forte Tablet is a combination of Albendazole and Ivermectin. It is used for the treatment of intestinal worm infections as well as infections of the blood caused by roundworms. This medicine works by killing the worm in your body.
Itin-A Forte Tablet has some side effects like nausea, stomach pain, dizziness, weakness, diarrhoea, etc. These side effects may subside by themselves. Consult your doctor if they bother you for a longer time or worsen. Avoid driving or operating machines if you experience dizziness.
Itin-A Forte Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Take it every day at the same time for the ease of remembering and for better results.
Itin-A Forte Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have a low blood count, seizures, or liver problems including all your health issues and the medicines you use. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Itin-A Forte Tablet
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Itin-A Forte Tablet
Fever
Skin rash
Muscle pain
Increased heartbeat
Headache
Swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Loss of appetite
Stomach pain
Nausea or Vomiting
Seizures
Dark urine
Elevated Liver Enzymes
Allergic Skin Reaction
Bleeding and bruising
Shortness of breath
Weakness
Dizziness
Uses of Itin-A Forte Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Worm infections
Worm infections are caused by eating contaminated food that contains eggs of parasitic worms (worms that depend on a host like the human body for their survival) like tapeworms, pinworms, hookworms, etc. Itin-A Forte Tablet is used to treat infections caused by these worms.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for Itin-A Forte Tablet to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Itin-A Forte Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Avoid consuming alcohol when you are on treatment with Itin-A Forte Tablet. If you experience any symptoms like a fast heartbeat, warmth, headache, and breathing difficulty reported them to your doctor.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Itin-A Forte Tablet .Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Itin-A Forte Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Itin-A Forte Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Allergy
Avoid taking Itin-A Forte Tablet if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Itin-A Forte Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
Itin-A Forte Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings
Bone Marrow Suppression
Itin-A Forte Tablet may alter the functionality of bone marrow (soft portion present inside the bone, responsible for the formation of blood cells) resulting in a decreased count of white blood cells. Inform your doctor on priority if you experience symptoms like fatigue, paleness of skin, lips and nail beds, and Increased heart rate.
Liver Diseases
Take Itin-A Forte Tablet with caution if you have a liver problem as this medicine is mainly broken down in your liver. This may further lead to irreversible liver damage and jaundice (yellow skin). Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your liver function before prescribing this medicine.
Eye Damage
Use of Itin-A Forte Tablet is not safe if you have lesions in the eye due to worms (tapeworm). This medicine may cause irreversible damage to the retina (layer of your eye that senses light and sends a signal to the brain).
Anaemia
Anaemia is a condition of low blood count in your body. Use Itin-A Forte Tablet with caution as it may cause this condition.
Driving and operating machines
The side effects such as dizziness, tremor, etc may affect the ability to drive and operate machines. Hence, avoid tasks that need high mental alertness if you experience dizziness.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose of Itin-A Forte Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose of Itin-A Forte Tablet. Seek emergency medical treatment 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
N/A
Instructions
Avoid consuming alcohol when you are on treatment with Itin-A Forte Tablet. If you experience any symptoms like a fast heartbeat, warmth, headache, and breathing difficulty reported them to your doctor.
Interaction with Medicine
Carbamazepine
Oxcarbazepine
Phenytoin
Warfarin
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Grapefruit juice increases the concentration of Itin-A Forte Tablet in the blood. Hence avoid taking grapefruit juice during albendazole therapy.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Itin-A Forte Tablet as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed.
Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects.
Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Itin-A Forte Tablet is a combination of Albendazole and Ivermectin.
Albendazole works by disrupting certain vital functions in the worm's body. This drains the worm's energy and eventually kills it.
Ivermectin paralyzes the parasite; this results in the eventual death of the parasite. Their combination is thus better effective for the treatment of infections caused by worms.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Anthelmintics combination
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 6 Feb 2023
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