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Brutal Tablet

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Product introduction

Brutal Tablet is a combination of two medicines used to treat parasites and worm infestations in the body. It helps to treat the infection by inhibiting the growth of the parasites.

Brutal Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is advised to take it as a prescription. It should be taken with food, but it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The treatment must be completed even if you feel better.

Brutal Tablet may lead to some side effects such as nausea, headaches, stomach pain, etc. To overcome any such side effects, it is advised to eat a healthy balanced diet and drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must consult your doctor immediately.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy.

Uses of Brutal Tablet

  • Worm infections

Benefits of Brutal Tablet

In Worm infections

Brutal Tablet is medicine which helps treat many parasitic worm infections. It kills and stops the further growth of 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 parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.

Side effects of Brutal Tablet

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 Brutal

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Increased liver enzymes

How to use Brutal Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Brutal Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Brutal Tablet works

Brutal Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Albendazole and Levamisole. Albendazole works by keeping the worms from absorbing sugar (glucose), so that they lose energy and die. Levamisole works by decreasing the muscle activity and causing paralysis of the worms.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Brutal Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Brutal Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Brutal Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Brutal Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Brutal Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Brutal Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Brutal Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Brutal Tablet 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 you forget to take Brutal Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Brutal Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

  • 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

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES

Patient concerns

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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 Bansilal 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
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References

  1. Albendazole. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina: GlaxoSmithKline; 2009. [Accessed 08 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. ScienceDirect. Levamisole. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Albendazole. Abbotsford, Australia: GlaxoSmithKline; 2011. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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