Piperazine Citrate Syrup

Uses

Piperazine is generally used in treatment of the treatment of worm infections.

Side Effects

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

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. For directions before use, please check the label. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Piperazine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.

How it 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.

Faqs

Q. Is Piperazine available over the counter?
Piperazine is available on prescription only

Q. Does Piperazine make you hallucinate?
Yes, Piperazine may cause hallucinations especially in patients with kidney problems. Please consult your doctor if you experience such side effects.