Vermiflu Tablets (Flubendazole)

Adult dosage

(Tablets) Adults and children: Take 500mg as a single dose. (Suspension) Adults and children: Take 500mg (15mL) as a single dose.

Children's dosage

Tablets: Take a single dose of 500mg. Suspension: Take a single dose of 500mg (15mL).

This medication should not be taken by individuals allergic to this medication or its components. It is also safe for pregnant women to refrain from taking this medication. Infants under 1 year of age should consult a physician before taking this medication due to insufficient research for this age group, and use should only be considered in cases of severe parasitic infection. Women who are pregnant or could become pregnant should consult a specialist before using this medication. Some animal studies report potential effects on the fetus, but significant risks have not been confirmed in humans. Women who are breastfeeding should also consult a specialist before taking this medication, and if possible, it is advisable to temporarily stop breastfeeding due to insufficient information on whether this medication is excreted in breast milk. With severe parasitic infections or when parasites are expelled, symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may temporarily occur; if these symptoms arise, ingestion should be stopped immediately, and consultation with a specialist is necessary. Additionally, rare allergic reactions such as skin rash, hives, or angioedema may occur, and if any of these symptoms develop, ingestion should be discontinued immediately. Excessive intake of this medication may lead to side effects such as abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, so prescribed dosages must be strictly adhered to. The general treatment duration for this medication is 3 days, and caution is advised as serious side effects such as liver dysfunction or blood abnormalities may occur with prolonged high-dose use. In case of overdose, emergency measures such as gastric lavage or activated charcoal administration may be required, as there is no specific antidote. This medication should be kept out of reach of children. It is best stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Transient nausea
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• rash
• urticaria
• angioedema
• abdominal cramping
• nausea
• vomiting
• liver dysfunction

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and it is best kept at room temperature. Avoid placing it in very hot or very cold places, and keep it in a cool spot away from direct sunlight.

Appearance

It is a light yellowish-white round tablet.

Package unit

For domestic use - 4 tablets/PTP [4 tablets/box (4 tablets/PTP x 1)], for export - 1 tablet/PTP [1 tablet/box (1 tablet/PTP x 1)], for export - 500 tablets/bottle [500 tablets/bottle]