Prescription Required

Piperazine Citrate Syrup

by Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Piperazine (750mg)

₹18

Piperazine Citrate Syrup

Introduction to Piperazine Citrate Syrup

Piperazine Citrate Syrup should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

Some people may experience nausea, headache, vomiting, and dizziness as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.

Safety Advice for Piperazine Citrate Syrup

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Piperazine Citrate Syrup. Please consult your doctor.

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Piperazine Citrate Syrup is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby however, there are limited human studies.

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Piperazine Citrate Syrup should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

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

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

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

How Piperazine Citrate 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.

How To Use Piperazine Citrate 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. Piperazine Citrate Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects Of Piperazine Citrate Syrup

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Abnormal liver function tests
  • Fever
  • Abdominal pain
  • Hair loss
  • Vertigo

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FAQ's on Piperazine Citrate Syrup

Does Piperazine Citrate make you hallucinate?

Yes, Piperazine Citrate may cause hallucinations especially in patients with kidney problems. Please consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.

Is Piperazine Citrate available over the counter?

Piperazine Citrate is available on prescription only

Prescription Required

Piperazine Citrate Syrup

by Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Piperazine (750mg)

₹18

Piperazine Citrate Syrup

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