Oxfenda 500mg Tablet (Oxfendazole)
Medicine OverView
Oxfenda 500mg Tablet contains Oxfendazole 500 mg, an antiparasitic medicine used to treat certain intestinal worm infections. It belongs to the benzimidazole group of medicines and is designed to destroy worms living in the digestive tract.
Oxfenda 500mg Tablet is commonly used when a doctor wants broad anti-worm activity against parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and other intestinal worms.
Doctors may also recommend Oxfenda 500mg Tablet when other deworming medicines are not suitable or when more than one type of intestinal worm is suspected.
Oxfenda 500mg Tablet works by stopping worms from absorbing glucose, which is their main source of energy. Without energy, the worms become weak, die, and are removed naturally from the body.
Because Oxfenda 500mg Tablet acts directly on the worms, symptoms such as stomach discomfort, itching, poor appetite, or digestive upset usually begin to improve within a few days.
Usual Dose: The usual dose depends on the type of worm infection and your doctor’s advice. Many adults are prescribed one 500 mg tablet as a single dose. In difficult or repeated infections, another dose may be given after 2 to 3 weeks.
Missed Dose: If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take two tablets together.
Overdose: Taking too much Oxfenda 500mg Tablet may cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or diarrhoea. Contact a doctor immediately if overdose occurs.
Common Side Effects:
Rare but Serious Side Effects:
Total commonly available alternatives: 4
1. Is one tablet enough?
For many worm infections, one tablet is enough. Some people may need another dose after 2 to 3 weeks.
2. Can children use Oxfenda 500mg Tablet?
Yes, but only if prescribed by a doctor according to age and body weight.
3. How quickly does Oxfenda 500mg Tablet work?
It starts working soon after it is taken, although symptoms may take several days to improve.
4. Can Oxfenda 500mg Tablet be taken with food?
Yes. Oxfenda 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
5. Can the infection come back?
Yes. Reinfection can happen if proper hygiene is not maintained or other family members remain untreated.
What do you think about this product?