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Scabitol 6mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Scabitol 6mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication. It is used to treat parasitic infections of your intestinal tract, skin, and eyes.

Your doctor will explain how to take Scabitol 6mg Tablet and how much you need. Read the instructions that come with the medicine to make sure you take it correctly. Generally, it is taken on an empty stomach. You usually need to take it only once to get rid of your infection. However, if you do not feel better after taking it, talk to your doctor. To get the most benefit from the medicine, drink lots of fluids and avoid caffeine when taking this medication.

This medicine is generally safe with little or no side effects. Your doctor may get stool and blood tests after taking the medication to see if you have gotten rid of the infection. Remember before taking it, you should ask your doctor’s advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Scabitol Tablet

  • Treatment of Parasitic infections

Benefits of Scabitol Tablet

In Treatment of Parasitic infections

Scabitol 6mg Tablet helps treat many parasitic infections of your intestinal tract, skin, and eyes. It works by paralyzing and killing the parasites 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.

Side effects of Scabitol 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 Scabitol

  • Dizziness
  • Itching
  • Peripheral edema
  • Fever
  • Joint pain
  • Swelling of lymph nodes
  • Synovitis
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Facial swelling
  • Fast heart rate
  • Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
  • Increased hemoglobin
  • Increased alanine aminotransferase
  • Increased aspartate aminotransferase
  • Decreased white blood cell count

How to use Scabitol 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. Scabitol 6mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Scabitol Tablet works

Scabitol 6mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication. It works by binding to the muscle and nerve cells of worms, causing their paralysis and death. This treats your infection.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Scabitol 6mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Scabitol 6mg 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
Scabitol 6mg 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
SAFE
Scabitol 6mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Scabitol 6mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Scabitol 6mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Scabitol Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Scabitol 6mg 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 dosing schedule.

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Quick tips

  • Scabitol 6mg Tablet helps treat parasitic infections of your intestinal tract, skin, and eyes.
  • Take it on an empty stomach with a full glass of water.
  • You usually need to take it only once to get rid of your infection. However, if you don't feel better after taking it, talk to your doctor.
  • Drink lots of fluids and avoid caffeine when taking this medication.
  • Your doctor may get stool and blood tests after taking the medication to see if you have gotten rid of the infection.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Macrocyclic Lactone Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Ectoparasiticides

Patient concerns

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Approx 2inches parasitic worm came in stool
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
bandy plus once daily in night for 3 nights
There are rashes/small pimples on bum and back of knee and feet. Increasing with time. Is this serious infection.
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Please consult skin specialist.This is Ashish can we do to hand foot mouth syndrome or some allergic skin manifestations or sometimes some parasitic skin infectionsThese can be due to many reasons few of them are hand foot mouth syndrome allergic skin reactions and parasitic infection of skinIf child is comfortable then no need to worry.Dr need a final diagnosis or provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or medicine or give opinion. Diagnosis cannot be done without taking in to consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination of patient. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.
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FAQs

Q. What is Scabitol 6mg Tablet? What is it used for?

Scabitol 6mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as ectoparasiticides. It helps to treat many types of parasite infections, including head lice, scabies, river blindness (onchocerciasis), certain types of diarrhea (strongyloidiasis) and some other worm infections. It can be taken by mouth or applied to the skin for external infestations.

Q. Is Scabitol 6mg Tablet effective?

Scabitol 6mg 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. It is important to complete the full course of treatment. Stopping the use of Scabitol 6mg Tablet may cause the symptoms to return or even worsen.

Q. Is Scabitol 6mg Tablet available over the counter?

No, Scabitol 6mg Tablet is not available over the counter. It can only be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not self-medicate to avoid any side effects. Take it only under the supervision of a healthcare professional to get the maximum benefit of Scabitol 6mg Tablet.

Q. How does Scabitol 6mg Tablet work?

Scabitol 6mg Tablet works by first paralyzing and then later killing the infection-causing organisms. This also helps in slowing down the multiplication rate of the causative organisms, thereby accelerating the healing process. This whole process helps in treating the infection.

Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Scabitol 6mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Scabitol 6mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Q. Is Scabitol 6mg Tablet safe?

Scabitol 6mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

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