Bandy Plus 12 MG (Ivermectin (12mg) + Albendazole (400mg))

🧬 What is Bandy-Plus 12mg?

Bandy-Plus 12mg is a combination antiparasitic medicine that includes two potent active ingredients:

• Ivermectin 12mg – A macrocyclic lactone that paralyzes parasites

• Albendazole 400mg – A benzimidazole anthelmintic that kills parasites and their eggs

This dual-action formula is highly effective in treating intestinal worm infections, especially pinworms, hookworms, roundworms, and mixed parasitic infestations. Manufactured by Mankind Pharma, Bandy-Plus 12 is a trusted choice for single-dose deworming therapy in both clinical and home settings.

🧪 What Does It Treat?

Bandy-Plus 12mg is effective against:

• Pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis)

• Roundworms (Ascaris lumbricoides)

• Hookworms (Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus)

• Strongyloidiasis

• Whipworms (Trichuris trichiura)

• Cutaneous larva migrans

• Mixed worm infections

⚙️ How It Works:

Ivermectin works by targeting the parasite's neuromuscular system, binding to glutamate-gated chloride channels. This causes:

• Paralysis and death of parasites

• Inhibition of movement and feeding

Albendazole inhibits the polymerization of tubulin in parasite cells, disrupting glucose uptake and starving the parasite to death. It also:

• Kills larvae and eggs

• Prevents reinfection

Together, this combo offers a complete cleanse from adult worms and their reproductive stages.

✅ Who Should Use It?

• Adults and children over 5 years (as prescribed)

• People with symptomatic or diagnosed worm infections

• Households or communities undergoing mass deworming

• Individuals with travel history to high-risk areas

• Patients not responding to single-agent therapy

⛔ Who Should Avoid It?

• Children under 2 years or under 15 kg (unless prescribed)

• Pregnant or breastfeeding women

• Patients with liver disease or seizures

• Anyone allergic to Ivermectin, Albendazole, or similar drugs

💊 Dosage & Administration:

Recommended Adult Dose:

• 1 tablet (Ivermectin 12mg + Albendazole 400mg) as a single dose

✅ Instructions:

• Take on an empty stomach with water

• Do not chew or crush

• Avoid food for 2 hours post-dosing

• May be repeated after 7–14 days if advised by a doctor

⏱️ How Fast Does It Work?

• Within 24–72 hours, worms begin to die off

• Visible improvement in symptoms like itching, abdominal pain, or rashes

• May take up to 1 week for complete parasite clearance

• Stool may show signs of expelled worms

💥 Possible Side Effects:

Common (mild):

• Nausea

• Diarrhea

• Dizziness or headache

• Mild abdominal pain

• Fatigue

• Skin rash

Serious (rare):

• Seizures

• Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)

• Liver enzyme elevation

• Eye disturbances (from dying parasites in eye tissues)

🩺 Always consult your doctor before starting therapy, especially if you have underlying medical conditions.

⚠️ Precautions:

• Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, epilepsy, or HIV

• Avoid alcohol during and 3 days after use (Albendazole may affect liver)

• Use effective contraception if of childbearing age (Albendazole is teratogenic)

• Stool test or CBC may be recommended before/after therapy

🔄 Drug Interactions:

May interact with:

• Antiepileptic drugs (phenytoin, carbamazepine)

• Warfarin or other anticoagulants

• Cimetidine or dexamethasone

• Other anthelmintic medications taken concurrently

📦 Storage Instructions:

• Store at 15–30°C (room temperature)

• Keep in original packaging

• Protect from light and moisture

• Keep out of reach of children