Piperazine

Dosage ; Roundworm: 4g as a single dose.

Children; 120mg/kg (max. 4g) as a single dose.

Threadworm; 1-2g. Children; 40 mg/kg. Both in divided doses for 7 days.

Piperazine
Drug Indication Threadworm and roundworm.
Precautions Latent epilepsy.
Contra-Indications Hepatic and renal impairment, epilepsy
Side Effects GI upset, urticaria and headache.
Dosage Roundworm: 4g as a single dose. Children; 120mg/kg (max. 4g) as a single dose. Threadworm; 1-2g. Children; 40 mg/kg. Both in divided doses for 7 days.
Drug Category DRUGS ACTING ON ALIMENTARY SYSTEM
Drug Sub-Category Antihelmintics