Unicom Tablet (Albendazole)

Adult dosage

Adults should take the following doses 1) Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To eradicate the infection, take another 400 mg of this medicine once, 7 days later. 2) Ascaris, hookworm, whipworm, American hookworm: 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 stopping meals or using a laxative, are necessary (for tablets and chewable tablets only). - Perform an examination 3 weeks after treatment; if the infection has not been cured, a second course may be given as appropriate.

Children's dosage

Children aged 24 months and older 1) Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To eradicate the infection, take another 400 mg of this medicine once, 7 days later. 2) Ascaris, hookworm, whipworm, American hookworm: 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 from the ingredient albendazole. You should not use this medication if you are allergic to it or any of its components. Additionally, it is safe for pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers to avoid taking this medication. Children under 2 years of age should not take this medication. While taking this medication, certain drugs should not be taken at the same time. For instance, the drug theophylline can interfere with the metabolism of this medication, so it should be avoided. Also, drugs such as cimetidine, praziquantel, and dexamethasone can increase the blood concentration of this medication, so caution should be exercised. Conversely, drugs like ritonavir, phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital can decrease the blood concentration of this medication, so it is advisable not to take them together. Patients with liver or kidney problems should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If you experience red spots on the skin or severe allergic reactions while taking this medication, you should stop taking it immediately and consult medical personnel. Additionally, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, and dizziness may occur, so you should also consult a doctor if these symptoms are severe. Rarely, hypersensitivity reactions such as fever, rash, itching, urticaria may occur, and reversible hair loss may occur. Women who may become pregnant should confirm their pregnancy status before taking this medication and it is safe to start treatment within 10 days after the onset of menstruation or after a negative pregnancy test result. Since it has been reported that this medication can harm the fetus in animal studies, women who may become pregnant should use effective contraceptive methods during and up to 3 days after taking this medication. This medication can affect blood test results and may cause a temporary decrease in white blood cell counts or an increase in liver enzyme levels, so regular testing may be necessary. In case of overdose, treatment may be needed based on symptoms, including gastric lavage. Patients in areas with a high prevalence of tapeworm infection who use this medication may experience neurological symptoms such as seizures or headaches due to inflammation caused by dying parasites in the brain, so if these symptoms occur, consult medical personnel immediately. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should be stored in a cool, dry place at room temperature, avoiding direct sunlight. Additionally, to maintain quality, do not transfer the medication to another container, preventing misuse or abuse.

Skin mucosal 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 enzymes, pancytopenia, seizures, increased intracranial pressure, neurological symptoms such as minor symptoms.

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Doing so will help maintain the efficacy and safety of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

Orange rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

1, 5, 10, 100 tablets