What is ELPAR TABLETS 250MG used for?

Piperazine citrate is used as a second-line treatment for treating roundworm infections caused by Ascaris lumbricoides and pinworm infections caused by Enterobius vermicularis (oxyuris). It paralyses the worm which is then expelled by the digestive tract. Although it is highly active against Ascaris and Enterobius, it is not commonly used because of its repeated doses while other anthelmintics offer single dose treatment.

What are the side effects of ELPAR TABLETS 250MG?

Gastrointestinal: Abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting Central Nervous System: Headache , vertigo, abnormal sensation of pricking or tingling, tremor, dizziness, drowsiness, seizures, ataxia (loss of control of body movements), confusion and memory loss Eye: Blurred vision, rapid involuntary movement of eyes Others: Skin reactions such as Stevens Johnson syndrome, muscle weakness, joint pain, fever and angioedema

Does ELPAR TABLETS 250MG interact with other medications?

• Piperazine may increase the risk of seizures caused by phenothiazine-containing drugs such as chlorpromazine . • Pyrantel decreases the anti-helminthic effects of piperazine, therefore these two anti-worm medicines should not be administered together. • A rare skin complication may occur due to the concomitant use of piperazine and ethylenediamine, a stabilizer used in topical creams.

Can ELPAR TABLETS 250MG be used during pregnancy?

• Continuous and repeated treatment with piperazine in children should be avoided. It should also be avoided in pregnancy, though it can be given if it is extremely necessary and no other option is available. • Cautious use of piperazine in children is required because of the neurotoxic effects. • In treating enterobiasis all the household members are to be treated simultaneously. Washing all nightdresses and bed clothes should be done to prevent reinfection.

What precautions should be taken with ELPAR TABLETS 250MG?

• Continuous and repeated treatment with piperazine in children should be avoided. It should also be avoided in pregnancy, though it can be given if it is extremely necessary and no other option is available. • Cautious use of piperazine in children is required because of the neurotoxic effects. • In treating enterobiasis all the household members are to be treated simultaneously. Washing all nightdresses and bed clothes should be done to prevent reinfection.

What ATC class does ELPAR TABLETS 250MG belong to?

ELPAR TABLETS 250MG: ATC N05AB10. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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ELPAR TABLETS 250MG

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INN: PIPERAZINE TARTRATE

Data updated: 2026-04-11

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紐約化學製藥股份有限公司 (TW)

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