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Vocanol Plus Syrup is used to treat parasitic worm infections. It can be used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites. It contains Albendazole and Ivermectin, which work by keeping the worm from taking glucose and depleting its energy levels, leading to its immobilisation. Also, it can kill the parasites by acting on the nervous system. It starves the worms by inducing paralysis, consequently leading them to death. It may cause common side effects such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, a decrease in white blood cell count (leucopenia), vision problems, confusion, weakness, and difficulty walking. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
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Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Vocanol Plus Syrup

Vocanol Plus Syrup is used to treat parasitic worm infections. Parasitic worm infections are intestinal worm infections that are caused by the ingestion of contaminated food and water. Vocanol Plus Syrup can be used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites.

Vocanol Plus Syrup contains ‘albendazole’ and ‘ivermectin’, which work by keeping the worm from taking glucose and depleting its energy levels, leading to its immobilisation. Ivermectin can kill the parasites by acting on the nervous system. It starves the worms by inducing paralysis, consequently leading them to death.

You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Vocanol Plus Syrup are stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, decrease in white blood cell count (leucopenia), vision problems, confusion, weakness, and difficulty walking. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or get worse.

You should not take Vocanol Plus Syrup if you are allergic to ‘albendazole’, ‘ivermectin’, or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Vocanol Plus Syrup, inform your doctor if you have a medical history of meningitis, African sleeping sickness (an infection caused by the bite of the tsetse fly in African countries), or an illness that weakens the immune system, such as HIV. It may make you more prone to infections, so maintain proper hygiene. It may cause dizziness, so refrain from activities that require you to stay alert.

Uses of Vocanol Plus Syrup

Vocanol Plus Syrup is used to treat parasitic worm infections. The detailed uses of Vocanol Plus Syrup are as follows:

  • Parasitic Worm Infections: Vocanol Plus Syrup effectively treats parasitic worm infections, including roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms, by depriving them of energy and paralysing them.
  • Filariasis: Vocanol Plus Syrup helps in treating lymphatic filariasis by reducing microfilariae in the blood, preventing disease progression, and alleviating symptoms like limb and genital swelling.
  • Work against parasitic spread: Vocanol Plus Syrup reduces the spread of parasitic infections by killing parasites and decreasing their transmission.

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Directions for Use

  • Vocanol Plus Syrup can be taken with or after a meal, or as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and duration of the medication.
  • Take Vocanol Plus Syrup as advised by your doctor.
  • Do not swallow the tablet as a whole.

Key Benefits

Vocanol Plus Syrup contains ‘Albendazole’ and ‘Ivermectin’, which belong to the class of medications called ‘antihelmintic’. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used in the treatment of parasitic infections. It can kill the disease-causing worms and stop the spread of infection effectively. Albendazole interrupts the absorption of glucose by the worm, leading to energy depletion. Ivermectin acts by paralysing the worms, consequently leading to their death.

How Vocanol Plus Syrup Works

Vocanol Plus Syrup contains albendazole and ivermectin, which work by keeping the worm from taking glucose and depleting its energy levels, leading to its immobilisation. Ivermectin can kill the parasites by acting on the nervous system. It starves the worms by inducing paralysis, consequently leading them to death.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Vocanol Plus Syrup

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Vocanol Plus Syrup, as it may cause lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea, intestinal cramps, dizziness, convulsions, and sleepiness. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Vocanol Plus Syrup may cause suppression of the bone marrow and cause anaemia. Inform your doctor if you have/had liver disease and if you have any surgery, including dental surgery. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience seizures, extreme tiredness, behaviour changes, blurred vision, trouble walking, or neck pain while taking Vocanol Plus Syrup. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Vocanol Plus Syrup. It may cause orthostatic hypotension (dizziness upon rising up quickly), so avoid standing up too quickly from a sitting or lying position.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and while eating.
  • Avoid eating raw fish and meat.
  • Thoroughly cook meat before eating.
  • Wash all fruits and vegetables properly before consuming them.
  • Wash or reheat food that has been around for a long time.
  • Avoid contact with soil that may be contaminated with faeces.
  • Avoid foods that have been kept open in the markets, as they can be contaminated.
  • Drink boiled and purified water.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIHELMINTICS]

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Alcohol

Caution

Vocanol Plus Syrup may interact with alcohol and worsen the condition.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Vocanol Plus Syrup is a category C drug and may cause toxic effects to the unborn baby. So, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Vocanol Plus Syrup may get excreted in the breast milk. So, your doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding while taking this medicine.

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Driving

Caution

Vocanol Plus Syrup may cause dizziness and vision problems, so refrain from driving or operating heavy machinery while using this medicine.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Vocanol Plus Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary.

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Kidney

Caution

Vocanol Plus Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Vocanol Plus Syrup is not recommended for children.

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Heart

Caution

Vocanol Plus Syrup should be used with caution in patients with heart disease as it may increase the risk of side effects. Please consult the doctor if you have heart problems.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Vocanol Plus Syrup should be used with caution in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor before use.

FAQs

Vocanol Plus Syrup is used to treat parasitic worm infections. It can be used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites.

Vocanol Plus Syrup is a combination of two antihelmintic drugs, albendazole and & ivermectin. It is used to treat a wide range of parasitic infections. It kills the parasite by keeping it from utilising glucose and depleting its energy levels. It also paralyses the insect, thereby leading to its death.

Vocanol Plus Syrup usually improves your symptoms within 2 to 3 days after taking this medicine. However, you have to complete the course of therapy as prescribed by your doctor. If there is no improvement in your condition even after completion of the course, consult your doctor immediately.

Vocanol Plus Syrup may cause vision problems such as blurred vision. Consult your doctor if your vision problem affects your daily activities.

Vocanol Plus Syrup is not an antibiotic. It is an antihelmintic medication used to treat parasitic worm infections in the stomach and intestine.

You may require regular blood cell count and liver function monitoring during treatment with Vocanol Plus Syrup. Vocanol Plus Syrup might increase your chances of getting an infection, so maintain proper hygiene and try to stay away from people with infections, flu, or colds.

Common symptoms of intestinal worms are stomach (abdominal pain) pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, gas formation, bloating, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss.

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India
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