Piperazine Citrate 750mg Syrup 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.

Piperazine Citrate 750mg Syrup is used to prevent or treat fungal infections and also to treat certain skin disorders causing swelling and redness on skin

Uses of Piperazine Citrate (UNIVERSAL) Syrup

Worm infections

Benefits of Piperazine Citrate (UNIVERSAL) Syrup

In Worm infections

Piperazine Citrate 750mg Syrup is a medicine that helps treat many parasitic worm infections. It works by killing and stopping the further growth of parasites 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 parasites are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Piperazine Citrate (UNIVERSAL) Syrup

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Piperazine Citrate (UNIVERSAL)

Nausea
Headache
Vomiting
Dizziness
Abnormal liver function tests
Fever
Abdominal pain
Hair loss
Vertigo

How to use Piperazine Citrate (UNIVERSAL) Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Piperazine Citrate 750mg Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Piperazine Citrate 750mg Syrup. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Piperazine Citrate 750mg Syrup is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Piperazine Citrate 750mg Syrup should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Piperazine Citrate 750mg Syrup alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Piperazine Citrate 750mg Syrup in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Piperazine Citrate 750mg Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

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

Piperazine Citrate 750mg Syrup

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Piperazine Citrate 750mg Syrup to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
It should be taken with food.
Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Piperazines derivatve

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiprotozoal agents

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.

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