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HLB Albendazole 400 Tablets

HLB Albendazole 400 Tablets

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Ingredient · strength
Albendazole›400mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
HLB Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Orange oval film-coated tablet
Packaging
2 tablets/box[2 tablets/PTP*1]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200201554 · Notified 2002.02.14

Summary

Main use
Treatment of infections with parasites (e.g., roundworms, pinworms, and whipworms) and mixed infections
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Adults should take the following doses: 1) Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To ensure eradication, take this medicine 400 mg once more, 7 days later. 2) Roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, American hookworm: Take a single dose of 400 mg of this medicine. 3) Strongyloidiasis with other parasites (tapeworms) 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 avoiding food or using a laxative, are necessary (tablets and chewable tablets only). Check 3 weeks after treatment; if the infection has not been cured, a second course may be given as appropriate.
Child dose
Children aged 24 months and older - Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To ensure eradication, take this medicine 400 mg once more, 7 days later. Children aged 24 months and older - Roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, American hookworm: Take a single dose of 400 mg of this medicine. Children aged 24 months and older - Strongyloidiasis with other parasites (tapeworms) and severe mixed infections: Take 400 mg of this medicine once daily for 3 days.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
HLB Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of infections with parasites (e.g., roundworms, pinworms, and whipworms) and mixed infections

  • Ascariasis
  • pinworm infection
  • duodenal worm infection
  • whipworm infection
  • American hookworm infection
  • strongyloides infection
  • mixed infections
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This medication is used to treat infections caused by ascaris, pinworms, duodenal worms, whipworms, American hookworms, and strongyloides, as well as mixed infections involving these parasites.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults should take the following doses: 1) Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To ensure eradication, take this medicine 400 mg once more, 7 days later. 2) Roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, American hookworm: Take a single dose of 400 mg of this medicine. 3) Strongyloidiasis with other parasites (tapeworms) 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 avoiding food or using a laxative, are necessary (tablets and chewable tablets only). Check 3 weeks after treatment; if the infection has not been cured, a second course may be given as appropriate.

Child dose

Children aged 24 months and older - Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To ensure eradication, take this medicine 400 mg once more, 7 days later. Children aged 24 months and older - Roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, American hookworm: Take a single dose of 400 mg of this medicine. Children aged 24 months and older - Strongyloidiasis with other parasites (tapeworms) and severe mixed infections: Take 400 mg of this medicine once daily for 3 days.

Precautions

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame and should not be used by patients with phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder. The daily intake of aspartame should be kept below the WHO recommended limits. This medication should not be used by individuals with allergies to it or by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, breastfeeding mothers, and children under 2 years of age. In addition, patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders should avoid using this medication. While taking this medication, it is advisable to avoid concomitant use with drugs such as theophylline, cimetidine, praziquantel, dexamethasone, ritonavir, phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital, as these may affect its blood concentration. Patients with liver or kidney function issues must consult a physician or pharmacist before use. Those with allergies or a history of hypersensitivity to the coloring agents in this medication should exercise caution. If symptoms such as rash, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness occur during use, the medication should be discontinued immediately and medical advice sought. Rarely, hair loss may occur. This medication may harm the fetus in early pregnancy, so pregnancy status must be confirmed before use. Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 days after the last dose. This medication may affect blood test results, so regular testing may be necessary. In case of overdose, symptomatic treatment such as gastric lavage may be required. Neurological symptoms (seizures, headaches, etc.) due to the death of intracranial parasites may occur after taking this medication, so if such symptoms arise, immediate consultation with medical personnel is required. This medication must be kept out of reach of children, stored away from direct sunlight, in a dry and cool place. Additionally, for quality maintenance, it is recommended not to transfer it to another container.

Side effects

  • Skin and mucous membrane syndrome
  • erythema multiforme
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • heartburn
  • diarrhea
  • upper abdominal or abdominal pain
  • headache
  • dizziness
  • fever
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  • generalized erythema
  • rash
  • itching
  • hives
  • alopecia
  • leukopenia
  • increased liver enzyme levels
  • pancytopenia
  • seizures
  • increased intracranial pressure
  • neurological symptoms

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Interactions

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken with theophylline, cimetidine, praziquantel, dexamethasone, ritonavir, phenytoin, carbamazepine, or phenobarbital.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air exposure and is best kept at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage can help maintain the effectiveness of the drug.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Orange oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

2 tablets/box[2 tablets/PTP*1]

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