Medicine Overview of Melphin 125mg Tablet
Melphin is an anti-helminitic medication. It is used in the treatment of worm infections. It works by killing the worms that cause infection. The killed worms are then passed in the stool.
Melphin should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
Some people may experience headache, dizziness, nausea, hair loss and vomiting, as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.
- Worm infections
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Hair loss
- Vomiting
- Abnormal liver function tests
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
- Vertigo
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You have been prescribed Melphin to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
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It should be taken with food.
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If you are unable to swallow the whole tablet, it may be crushed or chewed and swallowed with a full glass of water.
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It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Melphin.
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Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
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Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
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Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
Oral
Single or mixed infections due to susceptible worms
Adult: 10 mg/kg as a single dose.
Ascariasis
Adult: 5 mg/kg as a single dose. Max: 1 g/dose.
For mass treatment programmes: 2.5 mg/kg as a single dose given 3-4 times a yr.
Necatoriasis
Adult: 10 mg/kg daily for 3-4 days or 20 mg/kg daily for 2 days.
Enterobiasis
Adult: 10 mg/kg repeated once after 2-4 wk. Max dose: 1 g/dose.
Trichinosis
Adult: 10 mg/kg daily for 5 days.
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Oral
Single or mixed infections due to susceptible worms
Child: 10 mg/kg as a single dose.
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