Bendex Cherry & Peppermint Flavour Suspension is an anthelmintic medicine used to treat a wide range of parasitic worm infections. It is effective against intestinal worms such as roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, and pinworms, as well as tissue infections caused by parasites, including neurocysticercosis (from pork tapeworms) and cystic hydatid disease (from dog tapeworms). The suspension is also prescribed for giardiasis, an intestinal infection caused by Giardia parasites, in children above 2 years of age. This makes it a versatile option for managing both common and more complex parasitic infections.
Uses
- Treatment of intestinal infections
- Management of strongyloidiasis
Benefits of Bendex Cherry & Peppermint Flavour Suspension
- Treats a broad spectrum of parasitic worm infections, including intestinal and tissue infections.
- Effective against neurocysticercosis and cystic hydatid disease.
- Manages giardiasis in children over 2 years.
- Helps prevent reinfection in areas where parasitic infections are common.
- Supports treatment of mixed infections involving multiple parasites.
How Bendex Cherry & Peppermint Flavour Suspension works
Bendex Cherry & Peppermint Flavour Suspension works by targeting the parasites’ energy supply. Albendazole blocks glucose absorption, the main energy source for worms. Without energy, the worms weaken and die. Once the parasites are dead, the body removes them naturally through digestion. This process relieves symptoms caused by infections, such as abdominal pain, nausea, and irritation. The medicine reaches worms in both the intestine and affected tissues. Regular use, as prescribed, ensures complete removal of parasites and prevents further spread. Proper hygiene during treatment enhances effectiveness and lowers the risk of reinfection.
Side effects
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Hair loss
