Noworm is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet,Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Other than this, Noworm has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Noworm. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Noworm are Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. Some other side effects of Noworm have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Noworm are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Noworm has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Noworm related warnings talks about Noworm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Noworm is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Noworm contraindications section.
Additionally, Noworm may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Noworm, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Noworm is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Noworm is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Noworm safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Noworm. If you are pregnant, do not take Noworm without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Noworm safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Noworm on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Noworm on the Kidneys?
Noworm may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Noworm on the Liver?
Noworm may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Noworm on the Heart?
Noworm is rarely harmful for the heart.
Noworm should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Noworm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Noworm habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Noworm can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Noworm will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Noworm, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Noworm in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Noworm
Taking Noworm with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Noworm
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Noworm is broad-spectrum anthelmintic. It has a multidimensional mechanism of action. It mainly works by inhibiting the cell division, motility disruption, glycogen depletion, and tubulin. Hence, in this way, it kills the parasite.
Yes, Noworm causes diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine.
Noworm is a brand name of albendazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called anthelmintics. It is used to treat infection caused by parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, and threadworms. It is also used to treat
Yes, Noworm can be taken with an antibiotic. No harmful interaction have been reported. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. It is best to consult your doctor before taking this medicine with an antibiotic.
No, you can not buy Noworm over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Albenza® (albendazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 850-851
