Manufactured byMapra Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsMebendazole
Description
Kit Kat 100 mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic medicine used in the prevention and treatment of parasitic infections caused by tapeworms, pinworms, and hookworms. It is particularly effective in treating parasitic infections of the stomach and the intestine.
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Major & minor side effects for Kit Kat 100 mg Tablet
- Diarrhea
- Stomach discomfort and pain
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Difficulty in breathing
- Fever with chills
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Peeling and blistering of skin
- Hair loss or thinning of the hair
- Swelling of eyelids, face, lips, tongue
- Decrease in blood cell count
- Sore throat and hoarseness
- Joint or muscle pain
- Weight loss
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Kit Kat 100 mg SuspensionConcerns How long does it take for this medicine to take effect? The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established. How long do the effects of this medicine last? The time duration for which this medicine remains effective in the body is not clinically established. Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine? Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption. Is this a habit forming medicine? No habit forming tendencies were reported. Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding? This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.Commonly asked questions
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended if you are allergic to mebendazole or any other medicine belonging to the parent group namely, Benzimidazoles.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Liver function
This medicine may alter liver functionality by increasing the enzyme content. Though the effect is reversible, close monitoring of enzyme levels is necessary especially if you have a liver condition.
Blood cells count
This medicine may alter the blood cell count on prolonged usage. Report any side effects like persistent fever with chills and sore throat to the doctor on priority.
Prevention of infection
Use of this medicine to treat an infection should be complemented by hygiene measures like cleaning the house and personal belongings, washing hands before and after eating, etc. This will ensure that the infection is not repeated or spread to other people.
Drug resistance
It is recommended to take this medicine for the entire prescribed duration even when the symptoms improve or resolve. Failure to do so would result in drug resistance and treatment of subsequent infections with the same medicine would become very difficult.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age unless prescribed by your doctor since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped. Contact your doctor if you miss more than one scheduled dose of this medicine.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Carbamazepine
Metronidazole
Cimetidine
Fosphenytoin
Phenytoin
Disease interactions
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. This medicine can be taken with or without food. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Take the medicine for the entire prescribed duration. Ensure that proper hygiene measures are adopted to prevent the recurrence and spread of the infection.
Miscelleneous
Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
To be taken as instructed by doctor
May cause sleepiness
How it works
This medicine works by interfering with the nutrient uptake process in the parasitic cell. It also disrupts the cell structure of the parasite causing lysis.
Legal Status
Approved
Unknown
Approved
Approved
Classification
Category
Anthelmintics
Schedule
Schedule H
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