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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Drofen
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Drofen uses
2-Substituted benzimidazole first introduced in 1962. It is active against a variety of nematodes and is the drug of choice for strongyloidiasis. It has CNS side effects and hepatototoxic potential. (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1992, p919)
Indication: For the treatment of strongyloidiasis (threadworm), cutaneous larva migrans (creeping eruption), visceral larva migrans, and trichinosis.
Drofen is a fungicide and parasiticide. Drofen is also a chelating agent, which means that it is used medicinally to bind metals in cases of metal poisoning, such as lead poisoning, mercury poisoning or antimony poisoning. Drofen is vermicidal and/or vermifugal against Ascaris lumbricoides ("common roundworm"), Strongyloides stercoralis (threadworm), Necator americanus, Ancylostoma duodenale (hookworm), Trichuris trichiura (whipworm), Ancylostoma braziliense (dog and cat hookworm), Toxocara canis, Toxocara cati (ascarids), and Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm). Drofen also suppresses egg and/or larval production and may inhibit the subsequent development of those eggs or larvae which are passed in the feces.
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References
- Dailymed."THIABENDAZOLE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "thiabendazole". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "thiabendazole". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0073... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Drofen?Depending on the reaction of the Drofen after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Drofen not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Drofen addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Drofen, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Drofen consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
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No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported side effects
Did you get side effects while taking the Drofen drug, or were there no side effects?According to the survey conducted by website sdrugs.com users, the below-mentioned percentages indicate the number of people experiencing the side effects and the number of people not experiencing the side effects when taking Drofen medicine. Every drug produces minimal side effects, and they are negligible most times, when compared to the desired effect [use] of the medicine. Side effects depend on the dose you are taking, any drug interactions that happen when you are on other medications, if the patient is sensitive, and other associated conditions. If you cannot tolerate the side effects, consult your doctor immediately, so he can either adjust the dose or change the medication.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| No side effects | 1 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yetFour visitors reported frequency of use
How often in a day do you take the medicine?Are you taking the Drofen drug as prescribed by the doctor?
Few medications can be taken Twice in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Drofen is mentioned below.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Twice in a day | 2 | 50.0% | |
| 4 times in a day | 1 | 25.0% | |
| 3 times in a day | 1 | 25.0% | |
Four visitors reported doses
What is the dose of Drofen drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 201-500mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 201-500mg | 3 | 75.0% | |
| 51-100mg | 1 | 25.0% | |
One visitor reported time for results
What is the time duration Drofen drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 1 month to notice the result from using Drofen drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Drofen need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 1 | 100.0% | |
Two visitors reported administration
The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Drofen drug, before food or after food?Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| After food | 1 | 50.0% | |
| Empty stomach | 1 | 50.0% | |
Four visitors reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 46-60 | 2 | 50.0% | |
| 30-45 | 1 | 25.0% | |
| > 60 | 1 | 25.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology