Helmapar 250mg Tablet

Pyrantel Pamoate (250mg)

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Helmapar 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.

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General Information

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Pyrantel Pamoate (250mg)

Marketer

Vostok & Wilcure Remedies

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Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Helmapar 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. Helmapar 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in individuals with liver disease. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using Helmapar 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 Helmapar Tablet

Worm infections

Benefits of Helmapar Tablet

Worm infections
Helmapar 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which 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 with 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. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.

Side effects of Helmapar 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 Helmapar

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea

How to use Helmapar 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. Helmapar 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Helmapar Tablet works

Helmapar 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.

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Quick tips

Do not crush, chew, or break Helmapar 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 Helmapar 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Helmapar 250mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Helmapar 250mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Helmapar 250mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Helmapar 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

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

Severe

Piperazine (Oral Route)

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

Moderate

Aminophylline (Oral Route)

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 Aminophylline.

Moderate

Aminophylline (Injection Route)

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 Aminophylline.

Mild

Theophylline (Oral Route)

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

Mild

Theophylline (Injection Route)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Helmapar 250mg Tablet effective?

Helmapar 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 Helmapar 250mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

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

The use of Helmapar 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 Helmapar 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 Helmapar 250mg Tablet safe?

Helmapar 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Hydropyrimidines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiprotozoal Agents

References

McCarthy J, Loukas A, Hotez PJ. Chemotherapy of Helminth Infections. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1458-59.
Rosenthal PJ. Clinical Pharmacology of the Antihelmenthic Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 931.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1170-71.
Pyrantel Pamoate [Drug Label]. Lexington, KY: Colombia Laboratories; 2024. [Accessed 04 Mar. 2025] (online) Available from:

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Name: Vostok & Wilcure Remedies
Address: 21, Rajaswa Gram, Indore - 452001, Near Chhatribag Collector Office

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Helmapar Tablet

Benefits of Helmapar Tablet

Side effects of Helmapar Tablet

How to use Helmapar Tablet

How Helmapar Tablet works

All substitutes for Helmapar 250mg Tablet

Nemocid Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Piperazine (Oral Route)

Aminophylline (Oral Route)

Aminophylline (Injection Route)

Theophylline (Oral Route)

Theophylline (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Helmapar 250mg Tablet effective?

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

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

Is Helmapar 250mg Tablet safe?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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