Bandy Suspension

Composition of Bandy Suspension

Bandy Suspension contains Albendazole (200mg). It belongs to the Anthelmintic / antiprotozoal class of medicines.

Uses of Bandy Suspension

Treatment of Parasitic infections

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Parasitic infections Bandy Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many parasitic worm infections. It works by killing and stopping the further growth of 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. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding
• but you should ask your doctor.

How Bandy Suspension works

Worms enter inside your child’s body when your child eats or drinks something that’s infected with a worm or its eggs. Once inside the body, these worms get attached to the inner walls of the intestines and can even enter other body organs. Bandy Suspension 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.

How to take Bandy Suspension

Shake the bottle well before each dose and measure it with the cup, spoon or dropper supplied — a kitchen spoon is not an accurate measure. Take it with food. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, abdominal cramps and nerve symptoms. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Bandy Suspension

Most side effects of Bandy are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Bandy Suspension does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur
• they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Bandy Suspension

Warnings and precautions

Treat the whole household at the same time for worm infestations, or reinfection is likely. Wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet and before eating, keep nails short, and wash bedding and underclothes in hot water. Do not drink alcohol with metronidazole, ornidazole, tinidazole or secnidazole. A repeat dose after a couple of weeks is often advised for worms — follow your doctor's instruction.

Do not take Bandy if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Several medicines in this group are avoided in early pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor if you take anti-epileptic medicines or a blood thinner.

How to store Bandy Suspension

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Do not freeze. Once opened, use it within the period printed on the pack. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Bandy Suspension

Give this medicine to your child with a fat-containing food such as milk as it enables better absorption in the body. Follow the prescribed dosage strictly. In case your child is prescribed to take this medicine for a few days, make sure to complete the dosage as stopping abrupting may lead to re-infection. 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. Some self-care measures: Do not give raw or undercooked food to your child. Instead 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. Inform the doctor in case your child exhibits signs of allergic reaction like rash, itching, or any other sign of infection such as fever, blood in urine or vomit, bleeding from gums, or black, red, or tarry stools. This medicine is known to elevate the levels of liver enzymes. Let the doctor know if your child exhibits any signs of a liver problem like dark urine, tiredness, upset stomach, light-colored stools, or yellow skin or eyes. You have been prescribed Bandy Suspension to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections. It should be taken with food. Do not crush, chew, or break the 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 Bandy Suspension. Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection. Do not skip doses and finish the

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MANKIND (PHARMA)

Therapeutic class:

ANTI INFECTIVES

Drug class:

Anthelmintic / antiprotozoal

Chemical class:

2- benzimidazolylcarbamic acid esters