Ortel Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called anthelmintics. It is used to treat infections caused by parasitic worms, such as neurocysticercosis (an infection from pork tapeworm that can affect the brain) and cystic hydatid disease (caused by dog tapeworms that can form cysts in organs). It also treats other worm infections, including roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other intestinal parasites. Additionally, it is used to treat giardiasis (an intestinal infection caused by Giardia parasites) in children over 2 years of age.

Ortel Syrup contains albendazole, an antiparasitic medication that works by blocking worms from absorbing sugar (glucose), which is their primary source of energy. Without energy, the worms become weak and die. This process helps remove the worms from the body, thus clearing the infection.

Take Ortel Syrup as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Ortel Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. You may experience certain common side effects, such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, dry mouth, and dizziness, in some cases. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

It is recommended not to take Ortel Syrup if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant, as it may harm the baby. Avoid breastfeeding during treatment and for at least 5 days after the last dose of the medication. This medicine can lower your white blood cell count, increasing your risk of infections. To minimise this risk, maintain good hygiene and avoid close contact with people who are sick. It may also cause dizziness; therefore, be cautious when driving or operating machinery. Do not use in children unless advised by the doctor. Always inform your doctor about any other health conditions or medicines you are taking to help prevent side effects or interactions.

Ortel Syrup is used in the treatment of Parasitic Worm Infections. The detailed uses of Ortel Syrup are as follows: <br/> • Treatment of intestinal infections: Ortel Syrup is commonly prescribed to combat various intestinal worm infections, such as those caused by roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms.<br/> • Management of strongyloidiasis: Ortel Syrup effectively treats strongyloidiasis, an infection caused by the Strongyloides stercoralis parasite.<br/> • Control of neurocysticercosis: Ortel Syrup helps to manage neurocysticercosis, a condition caused by pork tapeworm larvae affecting the central nervous system.<br/> • Giardiasis in children: Ortel Syrup is effective in treating giardiasis in children over 2 years of age.<br/> • Prevention of re-infection: Ortel Syrup can be prescribed to help prevent re-infection with certain parasites, particularly in areas where they are common.<br/> • Support in mixed infections: Ortel Syrup effectively treats mixed parasitic infections, covering a broader spectrum of helminth infections.<br/>

• Ortel Syrup can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor.
• Your doctor will determine the dosage and timing of this medication based on your medical condition.
• Chew the tablet completely before swallowing.
• Do not crush or swallow it as a whole.

Ortel Syrup contains Albendazole, which is used to treat a wide range of parasitic worm infections. It helps eliminate infections such as neurocysticercosis (caused by the pork tapeworm), cystic hydatid disease (caused by the dog tapeworm), and various intestinal worm infections, including roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, and pinworms. It is also effective in treating certain tissue infections, such as cutaneous larva migrans. By killing the parasites in the body, Ortel Syrup helps clear the infection and relieve related symptoms.

Do not take Ortel Syrup if you are allergic to any of its contents. Ortel Syrup may cause bone marrow suppression, aplastic anaemia, and agranulocytosis. Inform your doctor if you have/had liver disease; if you have any surgery, including dental surgery. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience seizures, vomiting, headache, extreme tiredness, or behaviour changes while taking Ortel Syrup. Regular blood cell count and liver function monitoring are advised during treatment with Ortel Syrup. Ortel Syrup may increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene and try to stay away from people with infections, the flu, or a cold. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Ortel Syrup. Do not take Ortel Syrup if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as it may cause fetal harm. Do not breastfeed during and for a minimum of 5 days after treatment with Ortel Syrup. Ortel Syrup may cause dizziness; therefore, exercise caution while driving. Ortel Syrup can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor.