INTRODUCTION ABOUT BANDY SUSPENSION

BANDY SUSPENSION contains Albendazole which belongs to the group of medicines called Anthelmintic drugs. It is used to manage parasitic worm infections in the body. It is highly effective in killing pinworms, tapeworms, hook worms, threadworms, roundworms and whipworms in the body and provides relief from various intestinal and systemic infections such as enterobiasis, ancylostomiasis, hymenolepsiasis, strongyloidiasis, ascariasis, trichuriasis and giardiasis.

BANDY SUSPENSION can also manage worm infections of the brain (such as parenchymal neurocysticercosis) and liver, lung or lining of stomach walls (such as Chinese liver fluke disease, cystic hydatid disease) which are caused by larval form of tape worms.

Take BANDY SUSPENSION for the stipulated duration instructed by your doctor even if you feel better during the midway of the therapy. Failing to complete the full course of the therapy or skipping doses in between the therapy may not result in adequate infection control.

Before taking BANDY SUSPENSION inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. BANDY SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women due to increased risk of side effects.

Both men and women taking BANDY SUSPENSION must use proper safety measures (such as usage of condom or contraceptive pills) to avoid pregnancy while taking BANDY SUSPENSION and up to 3-6 months following discontinuation of the therapy.

The most common side effects of taking BANDY SUSPENSION are stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache and increased liver enzymes. Contact your doctor if any of these side effects worsen.

USES OF BANDY SUSPENSION

• Manage parasitic worm infections

HOW BANDY SUSPENSION WORKS

BANDY SUSPENSION is an antiparasitic medication. It binds to the parasite cell and disrupts their cell structure. It also collapses their metabolism and restricts them from absorbing sugar (glucose) which is essential for their growth and multiplication. This depletes the energy level of the parasite and causes cell death which in turn reduces the severity of the infection.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take BANDY SUSPENSION as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and severity of the infection.

Do not stop taking BANDY SUSPENSION once your symptoms subside. It is important to complete the full course of therapy with BANDY SUSPENSION to achieve better infection control.

SIDE EFFECTS OF BANDY SUSPENSION

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea or vomiting:

Take BANDY SUSPENSION with, or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil rich or spicy foods. Please consult your doctor immediately if you experience severe nausea and vomiting.

Diarrhea:

Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated. Consuming ORS can also be beneficial. Do not consume any medicine on your own without consulting your doctor. If your diarrhea worsens, contact your doctor immediately.

Headache:  

Rest and relax. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids such as water or electrolytes. Applying a pain-relieving balm on your forehead can be beneficial. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your headache. Consult your doctor if your headache worsens.

Dizziness:

Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or machines completely while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if your dizziness worsens.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug - Drug interactions:

Before taking BANDY SUSPENSION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:

• praziquantel (a medicine used to manage parasitic infection of the blood)
• ritonavir (a medicine used to manage HIV infection)
• medicines used to manage epilepsy (Ex. phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital)

Over dosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took more BANDY SUSPENSION, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep BANDY SUSPENSION out of reach of children
• Store BANDY SUSPENSION at room temperature