Melphin 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more

Attribute	Details
Trade Name	Melphin 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension
Generic	Pyrantel Pamoate
Weight	50 mg/ml
Type	Oral Suspension
Therapeutic Class	Anthelmintic
Manufacturer	Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Available Country	Bangladesh
Last Updated:	January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am

Uses

This medication is used to treat intestinal worm infections such as pinworm, roundworm, and hookworm. Pyrantel belongs to a class of drugs known as anthelmintics. It works by making the worms unable to move (paralyzed) so that the body can remove them naturally in the stool.

Dosage

Melphin 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension is given orally at anytime without regard to ingestion of food or beverages. A single dose of 11 mg/kg body weight, to a maximum of 1 gm, should be given to treat infestations caused by the parasites mentioned above. In the case of Pinworm, it is often wise to repeat the dose after an interval of 2 weeks.

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Side Effects

Melphin 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension is well tolerated in recommended dosage. When given in large dosage, Melphin 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension may cause gastrointestinal upset such as anorexia, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Other side effects that may occur in rare occasions are headache, dizziness and rash. See simplified version Melphin 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension also Melphin 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension in bangla

Precaution

Since Melphin 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension and Piperazine appear to be mutually antagonistic, Melphin 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension should not be given together with Piperazine. Melphin 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension should be kept out of the reach of children.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnancy: Since Melphin 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension has not been studied in pregnant women, use of Melphin 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension in such patients is normally contraindicated. Melphin 50 mg/ml Oral Suspension is not recommended for children below 1 year of age.

Contraindication

Known hypersensitivity to pyrantel or any ingredient in the formulation.

Special Warning

Pediatric Use: Safety and efficacy not established in children <2 years of age;a use in this age group only when potential benefits justify possible risks.Hepatic Impairment: Use with caution in patients with preexisting liver dysfunction.