Expent 250mg Tablet is an antihelminthic 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.

Expent 250mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

Some people may experience headaches, dizziness, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration.

You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment. Expent 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in individuals with liver disease. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using Expent 250mg Tablet. Avoid use in children under 2 years unless prescribed.

If you experience allergic reactions, severe stomach pain, or persistent vomiting, seek medical help immediately. Always follow the prescribed dose and consult a doctor before combining it with other medications.

Uses of Expent Tablet

Treatment of Worm infections

Benefits of Expent Tablet

In Treatment of Worm infections

Expent 250mg Tablet is an antihelmintic medicine that helps treat parasitic worm infections. It works by killing the worms and stopping the further growth of parasites, causing the infection. These killed worms are then passed out along withthe stools. 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 Expent 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 Expent

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea

How to use Expent 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. Expent 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Expent Tablet works

Expent 250mg Tablet is an antihelmintic medication. It works by binding to the muscle and nerve cells of worms, causing their paralysis. The worms are unable to move and are cleared naturally in the stool.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Expent 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Expent 250mg 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Expent 250mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Expent 250mg Tablet 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 Expent 250mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Expent 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Expent 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Expent Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Expent 250mg 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.

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Quick tips

Do not crush, chew, or break Expent 250mg Tablet. Swallow it whole with a full glass of water.
It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Expent 250mg Tablet.
Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
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

Pyrimidine derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiprotozoal Agents

Interaction with drugs

Taking Expent with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Piperazine (Oral Route) Severe

Do not consume Pyrantel Pamoate with Piperazine. Piperazine may reduce the efficacy of Pyrantel Pamoate.

Aminophylline (Oral Route) Moderate

Your doctor may monitor Aminophylline levels along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Pyrantel Pamoate may raise blood levels of Aminophyllin... More

Aminophylline (Injection Route) Moderate

Your doctor may monitor Aminophylline levels along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Pyrantel Pamoate may raise blood levels of Aminophyllin... More

Theophylline (Oral Route) Mild

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Pyrantel Pamoate may reduce efficacy of Theophylline.

Theophylline (Injection Route) Mild

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Pyrantel Pamoate may reduce efficacy of Theophylline.

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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 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

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.

User feedback

What are you using Expent Tablet for?

Worm infectio*

100%

*Worm infections

FAQs

Is Expent 250mg Tablet effective?

Expent 250mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Expent 250mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Expent 250mg Tablet?

The use of Expent 250mg Tablet is contraindicated in patients with a known allergy to any other ingredients of this medicine, and if you are suffering from asthma. Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions before taking the medicine.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Expent 250mg Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it as mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, or other people.

Is Expent 250mg Tablet safe?

Expent 250mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any doses. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

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