Dongin University Albendazole Tablet 400mg

Adult dosage

Adults: Take the following doses: 1) Pinworm infection: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To achieve eradication, take another 400 mg dose of this medicine once, 7 days later. 2) Roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, and American hookworm infections: Take a single 400 mg dose of this medicine. 3) Strongyloidiasis with other parasitic infections (tapeworm) and severe mixed infections: Take 400 mg of this medicine once daily for 3 days. - If swallowing is difficult, the tablet may be chewed or taken with a small amount of water. No special measures, such as withholding food or using a laxative, are necessary (tablets and chewable tablets only). - If the infection has not resolved, a second course may be given as appropriate following an examination 3 weeks after treatment.

Children's dosage

Children 24 months and older: 1) Pinworm infection: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To achieve eradication, take another 400 mg dose of this medicine once, 7 days later. 2) Roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, and American hookworm infections: Take a single 400 mg dose of this medicine. 3) Strongyloidiasis with other parasitic infections (tapeworm) and severe mixed infections: Take 400 mg of this medicine once daily for 3 days.

This medication is made with the ingredient albendazole and is used for the treatment of parasitic infections. This medication should not be taken by women with allergic reactions, those who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and children under the age of 2. While taking this medication, it should not be used in conjunction with drugs such as theophylline, cimetidine, praziquantel, dexamethasone, ritonavir, phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital. Patients with liver or kidney problems should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If symptoms such as skin rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, or dizziness occur during treatment, you should stop taking the medication immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Temporary hair loss may occur while taking this medication, and rarely, fever or allergic symptoms may appear. Especially in the early stages of pregnancy, this medication should be avoided, and women who may become pregnant should only start taking it within 10 days after the start of menstruation or after confirming pregnancy. This medication can be harmful to the fetus, so effective contraception must be used during the treatment period and for 3 days afterward. There may be a temporary decrease in white blood cell count or an increase in liver function levels, thus regular testing may be necessary. In the case of an overdose, treatment appropriate to the symptoms, such as gastric lavage, should be performed. There may be neurological symptoms after taking this medication in areas with severe parasitic infections, so if such symptoms occur, notify a healthcare professional immediately. When storing this medication, keep it out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, in a cool and dry place, and do not transfer it to another container.

Skin and mucosal membranous syndrome, erythema multiforme, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, upper abdominal or abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, fever, generalized erythema, rash, itching, urticaria, reversible alopecia, reversible leukopenia, mild to moderate increase in liver enzyme levels, pancytopenia, seizures, increased intracranial pressure, minor symptoms

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture ingress. This helps to maintain the efficacy of the medication for a longer time.

Appearance

Yellowish rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

1, 20, 30, 100 tablets