Piperazine Citrate

Anthelmintic · Antinematodal

Indications

Threadworm. Roundworms.

Dosage

Threadworm: Once daily for 7 days. > 40 kg: 15 mL, 17-40 kg: 10 mL, 13-16 kg: 5 mL, <13 kg: 50-75 mg. Roundworms: To be taken as a single dose. > 34 kg: 30 mL, 21-33 kg: 15 mL, 13-16 kg: 10 mL, <13 kg: 120 mg piperazine hydrate/kg body wt.

Adverse Effects

Allergic reaction, neurotoxic reaction, GI upset.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: Epilepsy, undiagnosed abdominal pain, intestinal obstruction, bowel disease, dehydration. Precautions: Neurological disturbances.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Readily absorbed from the GI tract. Metabolism: Hepatic. Half-life elimination: Highly variable. Time to peak, plasma: 2-4 hrs. Excretion: Urine.

Brands with this active ingredient

• Engpar
• Larnil
• Medipar
• Pexopar
• Piperazine
• Piperazine
• Polypar
• Remipar

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