Cysticide 500mg Tablet

About this Medicine

Cysticide 500mg Tablet is an anti-helminthic medication. It is used in the treatment of worm infections and Schistosoma infection. It works by killing the worms that cause infection and thus, treats your infection. Cysticide 500mg Tablet 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 headaches, nausea, vomiting, abnormal liver function tests, and hair loss as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.

How it Works

Cysticide 500mg Tablet works by causing severe spasms and paralysis of the worms' muscles. Some kinds of worms are then passed in the stool. However, you may not notice them since they are sometimes completely destroyed in the bowels. This treats your infection.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Pyrazinoisoquinoline derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class :: Antiprotozoal agents

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