{"id":26549,"date":"2022-10-14T15:28:35","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T15:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=26549"},"modified":"2023-02-11T13:09:26","modified_gmt":"2023-02-11T13:09:26","slug":"vanquin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/vanquin\/","title":{"rendered":"Vanquin &#8211; Pyrwine Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Vanquin 50 mg Coated Pyrwine Tablet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Vanquin Is And What Vanquin Used For:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vanquin is a remedy against tapeworms.<\/strong> Vanquin contains a red dye, pyrvin, which has a specific effect against tapeworms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/ringworm-and-scalp\/\">Ringworm<\/a> is common in families with children and is often spread to all family members.\u00a0It lays thousands of microscopic eggs outside the intestinal opening, causing\u00a0itching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eggs are spread from person to person through contact with infected objects or dust.\u00a0They can stay alive for 2-3 weeks in e.g. the home (clothing, carpets, dust) and pets&#8217; fur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eggs follow the inhaled air into the nose and mouth and reach the stomach when you swallow.\u00a0From the stomach, the eggs reach the intestine, where they quickly develop into new worms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance in Vanquin, pyrvine, kills the tapeworm and its larvae and thus interrupts the production of the infective eggs.\u00a0The eggs that have already been produced are not affected by pyrvine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid the further spread of <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/infection-and-inflammation\/\">infection<\/a>, it is recommended that everyone in the family is treated simultaneously and that all family members repeat the treatment after 2-3 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before You Take Vanquin:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take Vanquin:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to pyrvine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Precautions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance in Vanquin is pyrvine, a strong dye; therefore, the stool is colored red by the medicine.\u00a0Any vomit leaves permanent stains on clothes and furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to treatment with Vanquin suspension, it is important to be extra careful with hygiene.\u00a0You should therefore follow the hygiene advice below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wash the tail and adjacent skin areas daily with soap and water.<\/li><li>Wash your hands often.&nbsp;Keep your nails short and clean.<\/li><li>Sleep in pajamas or tight pants.&nbsp;Change underwear and pajamas daily.<\/li><li>Change and wash the bedding often.&nbsp;Used clothes should be washed the same day they are changed.<\/li><li>The bathtub, bathroom floor, and toilet seat are washed daily.<\/li><li>In case of&nbsp;itching, the tapeworm can be removed with an ear stick or similar.&nbsp;The worm likes to hide in the folds at the intestinal opening.&nbsp;Wash thoroughly afterward.<\/li><li>Pets are not affected by roundworms, but worm eggs can be found in the fur.&nbsp;Therefore, wash dogs and cats more often than usual.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Vanquin:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, are using, or might be taking any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There<\/strong> <strong>are no known risks for use during pregnancy. Vanquin does not pass into breast milk.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving Ability And Use Of Machinery:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vanquin does not affect the ability to drive and use machines.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vanquin Contains Sucrose, Sodium Benzoate, Methyl Hydroxybenzoate, And Propyl Hydroxybenzoate:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vanquin tablets contain sucrose.&nbsp;If you are intolerant to certain sugars, you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vanquin contains 0.02 mg sodium benzoate per tablet, corresponding to 0.05 mg\/g.&nbsp;Benzoate can increase the risk of jaundice (yellowish skin and eyes) in newborns (up to 4 weeks of age).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)\u00a0of sodium\u00a0per tablet, i.e. it is almost &#8220;sodium-free&#8221;. Vanquin tablets contain methyl parahydroxybenzoate and propyl parahydroxybenzoate, which can cause an\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0(possibly delayed).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Take Vanquin:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always take this medicine as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li><em><strong>Adults and children:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a01 tablet per 10 kg of body weight.\u00a0Dose\u00a0one is calculated according to the following table:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><em>Age<\/em><\/td><td><em>Approximate weight in kg<\/em><\/td><td><em>Quantity<\/em><em>tablets<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 year<\/td><td>10-14<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6 years<\/td><td>15-24<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10 years<\/td><td>25-34<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13 years<\/td><td>35-44<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>older children and adults<\/td><td>45-54<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>55-64<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>65-74<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>75 and above<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The entire\u00a0dose\u00a0is taken at once.\u00a0A higher\u00a0dose\u00a0than 8 tablets should not be taken because the effect will not improve if the\u00a0dose\u00a0is increased further.<\/li><li>The tablets should not be chewed as they may discolor the teeth and oral cavity.<\/li><li>To prevent the further spread of infection, everyone in the family should be treated simultaneously.\u00a0The treatment must be repeated after 2-3 weeks.<\/li><li>You must speak to a doctor if the symptoms persist after repeated treatment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Have Taken Too Much Vanquin:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or, for example,\u00a0a child has ingested the drug by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Take Vanquin:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a missed tablet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have further questions about this medicine<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Vanquin Side Effects:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vanquin suspension can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 users):<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nausea<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/stomach-disease-diarrhea-and-vomiting\/\">Vomiting<\/a>, but mainly after ingestion of\u00a0suspension<\/li><li>Abdominal <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diarrhea-in-children\/\">Diarrhea<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Allergic reactions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Vanquin:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Use before the expiry date, which is stated on the carton after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Declaration:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is pyrvine.&nbsp;One tablet contains pyrvine embonate equivalent to 50 mg of pyrvine.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are polyvidone, polysorbate 80, mannitol, sodium starch glycolate (type A) corn starch, talc, magnesium stearate, gelatin, sucrose, shellac, white wax, sodium benzoate (&nbsp;preservative&nbsp;E 211), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (&nbsp;preservative&nbsp;E 218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (&nbsp;preservative&nbsp;E 216),&nbsp;calcium carbonate&nbsp;(dye E 170), red iron oxide (dye E 172).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance And Package Sizes Of The Medicine:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Round, domed, red tablet, 10 mm in diameter.<\/li><li>Pressed packaging 8 tablets or 32 tablets.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Viatris AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 23033<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>104 35 Stockholm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel.&nbsp;08 630 1900<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vanquin is a vermicidal salt to all threadworm forms, Enterobius vermlcularis, save the 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