Vermikey Plus Oral Suspension
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Anista Healthcare |
| Active Ingredient | Ivermectin (1.5mg) + Albendazole (200mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| User Rating | 4.4 |
| User Reviews | 675 |
FAQ
What is the best time to give Vermikey Plus to my child?
Vermikey Plus can be given at any time of the day just remember to give it with a fat-containing food such as milk.
How can I know that my child is having a worm infection?
It could be worm infection if your child complains of an itchy bottom (rectal area), difficulty sitting, fatigue, restless sleep due to anal itching, and persistent stomach pain with loss of appetite or frequent indigestion. Another sign of worm infection is pica in which you may notice your child eating inedible substances such as mud. Speak to your child’s doctor as soon as you notice any of these in your child. The doctor may suggest collecting your child’s stool and blood samples on 3 different days for examination. Depending upon the reports, the doctor will decide upon the treatment and prescribe your child with medicine.
When should I call my child’s doctor right away?
Reach out to the doctor if your child complains of vision problems, puffy eyes, severe itching all over the body or experiences trouble walking or standing, trouble breathing, fast heart rate. You should also not neglect if your child feels disoriented or confused, exhibits loss of bowel control, or complains of neck pain soon after the intake of Vermikey Plus.
How can my child become infected with intestinal worms?
Areas with poor sanitation may have soil that is contaminated with eggs of worms. Your child may also get infected by playing in the contaminated soil. When your child returns home after playing, ask them to clean up using soap and water. Transmission can also occur by drinking contaminated water or by eating contaminated vegetables and fruits without washing or peeling.
How should I store my child’s medicine?
Store Vermikey Plus at room temperature in a cool dry place beyond the reach of the children and pets to avoid any accidental intake. Do not freeze the medicine.
What if I forget to give Vermikey Plus to my child?
Do not panic. The missed dose can be given as soon as you remember it. However, skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose or if your child’s doctor has advised doing so. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
Vermikey Plus Oral Suspension Reviews
Vermikey Plus is an anti-worm medicine given to treat a multitude of parasitic worm infestations such as roundworm and tapeworm infections in children. It works by paralyzing and restraining the worms from absorbing the body's energy, leading to their eventual death.
Give Vermikey Plus to your child by mouth, preferably with a fat-containing food such as milk. This will help your child’s body absorb this medicine better. In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Vermikey Plus, give the same dose again. Do not double the dose if it is time for the next dose. The duration of the treatment will depend on the type of worm your child is infected with.
Usually, it is given as a single dose. Your child’s doctor may prescribe repeating this dose after two weeks to prevent re-infection. However, some specific types of infections may require you to give this medicine to your child for a few days to weeks. In such a case, you must give this medicine for the exact prescribed number of days as stopping it too soon may cause re-infection.
Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, flatulence, loss of appetite, hair fall, mild fever, and sore throat are some of the common yet temporary side effects of this medicine. In some rare cases, this medicine may cause bleeding which is a serious side effect of this medicine. Make sure to report to your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or become bothersome or if your child experiences bleeding.
Give Vermikey Plus to your child by mouth, preferably with a fat-containing food such as milk. This will help your child’s body absorb this medicine better. In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Vermikey Plus, give the same dose again. Do not double the dose if it is time for the next dose. The duration of the treatment will depend on the type of worm your child is infected with.
Usually, it is given as a single dose. Your child’s doctor may prescribe repeating this dose after two weeks to prevent re-infection. However, some specific types of infections may require you to give this medicine to your child for a few days to weeks. In such a case, you must give this medicine for the exact prescribed number of days as stopping it too soon may cause re-infection.
Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, flatulence, loss of appetite, hair fall, mild fever, and sore throat are some of the common yet temporary side effects of this medicine. In some rare cases, this medicine may cause bleeding which is a serious side effect of this medicine. Make sure to report to your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or become bothersome or if your child experiences bleeding.
How Vermikey Plus Oral Suspension Works
Vermikey Plus is a mixture of two medicines: Ivermectin and Albendazole. Ivermectin works by binding to the muscle and nerve cells of worms, causing their paralysis and death. Albendazole works by keeping the worms from absorbing sugar (glucose), thereby depleting their energy level. This causes the worms to die, thereby treating your child’s infection effectively.
How to Use Vermikey Plus Oral Suspension
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. Vermikey Plus is to be taken empty stomach.
Benefits of Vermikey Plus Oral Suspension
- In Treatment of Worm infections: Vermikey Plus is a combination of medicines which helps treat many worm infections. It works by killing and stopping the further growth of the worms 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 the worms are killed and do not become resistant.
Uses of Vermikey Plus Oral Suspension
- Treatment of Worm infections
Vermikey Plus Oral Suspension Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CAUTION
Vermikey Plus should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vermikey Plus may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vermikey Plus is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Vermikey Plus is recommended.
Quick Tips
- Some self-care tips:Do not give raw or undercooked food to your child. Always give a balanced diet, containing herbs, fruits, and spices of therapeutic value.Encourage your child to wash their hands with soap and water every time they use the toilet as that will help prevent cross-infection.Trim your child’s nails frequently to disable any source of worm infection.Maintain a neat space and hygiene around your child.
- This medicine is known to elevate the levels of liver enzymes. So, do not delay connecting with your child’s doctor in case your child exhibits any signs of a liver problem like dark urine, tiredness, upset stomach, light-colored stools, or yellow skin or eyes.
- Worm infections are easily spread between family members. Your doctor may recommend treatment for all family members on the same day, whether or not they have any symptoms of infection.
- Call your child’s doctor right away if the child exhibits signs of allergic reaction like rash, itching, or any other sign of infection such as fever, gum-bleeding, black or red stools, and blood in urine or vomit.
- Do not share your child’s medicines with others and do not give anyone else’s medicine to your child.
References
- University of Michigan: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Albendazole. [Updated 30 Aug. 2019].
- University of Rochester Medical Center: Health Encyclopedia. Roundworm Infection in Children.
- Flinders DC, De Schweinitz P. Pediculosis and scabies. Am Fam Physician. 2004;69(2):341-8.
- Keiser J, McCarthy J, Hotez P. Chemotherapy of Helminth Infections. In: Brunton LL, Hilal-Dandan R, Knollmann BC (Editors). Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 13th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2018. p. 1003.