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In-stock 30 ml in 1 bottle
12.25

USED FOR:
Parasitic worm infections

COMPOSITION:
Piperazine (NA)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Actipar Syrup is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Actipar Syrup should be used with caution during lactation. Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

It is not known whether Actipar Syrup alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Actipar Syrup in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Actipar Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Piperazine   NA

Uses of Actipar Syrup
Actipar Syrup is used in the treatment of parasitic worm infections.

How to use Actipar Syrup
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Actipar Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Actipar Syrup works
Piperazine belongs to class of drugs called anthelmintic. It works by paralyzing the worms and making them to pass in the stool. It is effective against the intestinal nematodes roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides), pinworm and threadworm (Enterobius vermicularis). Piperazine produces a neuromuscular block leads to muscle paralysis of the worms which are consequently dislodged and expelled in the faeces.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, Dizziness, Abnormal liver function tests, Fever, Abdominal pain, Hair loss, Vertigo.

Expert advice for Actipar Syrup
• Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or become worse.
• Always washing all your clothes after treatment to prevent the recurrence of pinworms.
• Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• Should nto be given to patients allergic to piperazine or any of its ingredients. 
• Should not be given to patients who are suffering from kidney failure or epileptics (fits).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Actipar available over the counter?
Actipar is available on prescription only

Q. Does Actipar make you hallucinate?
Yes, Actipar may cause hallucinations especially in patients with kidney problems. Please consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.

Available Substitutes
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