Delworm Plus Oral Drops is an anti-worm medicine given to treat a multitude of parasitic worm infestations such as roundworm and tapeworm infections in children. It works by paralyzing and restraining the worms from absorbing the body's energy, leading to their eventual death.

Delworm Plus Oral Drops is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Delworm Plus Oral Drops1 and Delworm Plus Oral Drops2.

Uses of Delworm Plus Oral Drops in children

Treatment of Worm infections

Benefits of Delworm Plus Oral Drops for your child

In Treatment of Worm infections

Delworm Plus Oral Drops is a combination of medicines which helps treat many worm infections. It works by killing and stopping the further growth of the worms causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all the worms are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Delworm Plus Oral Drops in children

Delworm Plus Oral Drops does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Delworm Plus

Vomiting
Nausea
Dizziness
Headache
Abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
Hair loss
Fever
Sore throat

How can I give Delworm Plus Oral Drops to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Delworm Plus Oral Drops is to be taken empty stomach.

How Delworm Plus Oral Drops works

Delworm Plus Oral Drops is a mixture of two medicines: Ivermectin and Albendazole. Ivermectin works by binding to the muscle and nerve cells of worms, causing their paralysis and death. Albendazole works by keeping the worms from absorbing sugar (glucose), thereby depleting their energy level. This causes the worms to die, thereby treating your child’s infection effectively.

Safety advice

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Delworm Plus Oral Drops is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Delworm Plus Oral Drops is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Delworm Plus Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Delworm Plus Oral Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.

What if I forget to give Delworm Plus Oral Drops to my child?

Do not panic. The missed dose can be given as soon as you remember it. However, skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose or if your child’s doctor has advised doing so. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Do not share your child’s medicines with others and do not give anyone else’s medicine to your child.
Worm infections are easily spread between family members. Your doctor may recommend treatment for all family members on the same day, whether or not they have any symptoms of infection.
Some self-care tips:
1. Do not give raw or undercooked food to your child. Always give a balanced diet, containing herbs, fruits, and spices of therapeutic value.
2. Encourage your child to wash their hands with soap and water every time they use the toilet as that will help prevent cross-infection.
3. Trim your child’s nails frequently to disable any source of worm infection.
4. Maintain a neat space and hygiene around your child.
Call your child’s doctor right away if the child exhibits signs of allergic reaction like rash, itching, or any other sign of infection such as fever, gum-bleeding, black or red stools, and blood in urine or vomit.
This medicine is known to elevate the levels of liver enzymes. So, do not delay connecting with your child’s doctor in case your child exhibits any signs of a liver problem like dark urine, tiredness, upset stomach, light-colored stools, or yellow skin or eyes.

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Patient concerns

I would like to know about a effective periodic worm medicine for my son who is 1.5 year and daughter who is 6

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Albendazole is commonly used for worm infestation.

I have ring warm on the face from 4 month . What I do ? Good evening sir . I have ring warm on the hole face from 4 month .what I do for this ?

Dr. Dharamvir Singh

Dermatology

Plz share ur pic of ring worm

Sometimes I find small white worms mostly 1 or 2 outside my vagina. They might come out from inside the vagina or may be intestinal worms. Always come from inside. I find the worm crawling at vaginal opening They either come out through vagina or anus. I feel the worms at both places but mostly anus.

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

This is not normal. You could have a worm infestation. Consult a physician.

FAQs

How can I know that my child is having a worm infection?

It could be worm infection if your child complains of an itchy bottom (rectal area), difficulty sitting, fatigue, restless sleep due to anal itching, and persistent stomach pain with loss of appetite or frequent indigestion. Another sign of worm infection is pica in which you may notice your child eating inedible substances such as mud. Speak to your child’s doctor as soon as you notice any of these in your child. The doctor may suggest collecting your child’s stool and blood samples on 3 different days for examination. Depending upon the reports, the doctor will decide upon the treatment and prescribe your child with medicine.

What is the best time to give Delworm Plus Oral Drops to my child?

Delworm Plus Oral Drops can be given at any time of the day just remember to give it with a fat-containing food such as milk.

How can my child become infected with intestinal worms?

Areas with poor sanitation may have soil that is contaminated with eggs of worms. Your child may also get infected by playing in the contaminated soil. When your child returns home after playing, ask them to clean up using soap and water. Transmission can also occur by drinking contaminated water or by eating contaminated vegetables and fruits without washing or peeling.

How should I store my child’s medicine?

Store Delworm Plus Oral Drops at room temperature in a cool dry place beyond the reach of the children and pets to avoid any accidental intake. Do not freeze the medicine.

When should I call my child’s doctor right away?

Reach out to the doctor if your child complains of vision problems, puffy eyes, severe itching all over the body or experiences trouble walking or standing, trouble breathing, fast heart rate. You should also not neglect if your child feels disoriented or confused, exhibits loss of bowel control, or complains of neck pain soon after the intake of Delworm Plus Oral Drops.

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Country of origin: India

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