Alten Tablet 400 mg (Albendazole)

Adult dose

Adults should take the following doses: 1) Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To ensure eradication, take another 400 mg dose of this product once, 7 days later. 2) Roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, and American hookworm: Take a single dose of 400 mg of this product. 3) Strongyloides infection with other parasites (tapeworms) or severe mixed infection: Take 400 mg of this product 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 stopping meals or using a laxative, are necessary (tablets and chewable tablets only). - If treatment has not been successful, conduct an examination 3 weeks after treatment and, if appropriate, administer a second course.

Child dose

Children aged 24 months and older 1) Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To ensure eradication, take another 400 mg dose of this product once, 7 days later. 2) Roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, and American hookworm: Take a single dose of 400 mg of this product. 3) Strongyloides infection with other parasites (tapeworms) or severe mixed infection: Take 400 mg of this product once daily for 3 days.

This medicine should not be taken by individuals allergic to its components. Women who are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding should also not use this medicine. It should not be administered to children under 2 years of age. Care should be taken when taking this medicine along with certain medications as they may affect efficacy. For example, taking it with a medication called theophylline may slow down the breakdown of theophylline. Medications such as cimetidine, praziquantel, and dexamethasone may increase the blood concentration of this medicine. Conversely, medications such as ritonavir, phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital may decrease its blood concentration. Patients with liver or kidney function issues should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. If symptoms such as red spots on the skin, severe rash, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, or dizziness occur while taking this medicine, stop taking it immediately and consult a professional. Additionally, allergic reactions such as fever, itching, and hives may rarely occur, so caution is needed. It is also important to note that temporary hair loss may occur as a side effect. If pregnant, it is vital to confirm pregnancy status before taking this medicine, as it may pose a risk to the fetus. Women who may become pregnant should start taking it only after confirming a negative pregnancy test or after the onset of menstruation within 10 days. Using this medicine during pregnancy may pose a risk of malformations or damage to the fetus, so effective contraceptive methods should be utilized. This medicine may sometimes temporarily reduce white blood cell counts or elevate liver function tests, so regular blood tests may be necessary. In case of overdose, symptomatic treatment such as gastric lavage may be required. Patients with parasitic infections in the brain may experience seizures, headaches, or neurological symptoms early in treatment, so immediate consultation with medical personnel is required if these symptoms appear. This medicine should be stored out of reach of children, and it is best kept in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight. Additionally, to maintain the quality of the medicine, it should not be transferred to another container.

Skin mucous membrane syndrome, erythema multiforme, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, epigastric or abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, fever, generalized redness, rash, itching, urticaria, reversible alopecia, reversible leukopenia, mild to moderate increase in liver enzyme levels, pancytopenia, seizures, increased intracranial pressure, neurological symptoms such as subtle symptoms

This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. Doing so helps maintain its effectiveness and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

Pale green film-coated tablet

Package unit

In-house packaging unit