Hurizole Tablets (Albendazole)

Adult dose

Adults should take the following doses: 1) Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To eradicate the infection, take another 400 mg dose of this medicine once, 7 days later. 2) Roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, American hookworm: Take a single 400 mg dose of this medicine. 3) Strongyloidiasis, other parasitic infections (tapeworm), and severe mixed infections: Take 400 mg of this medicine once daily for 3 days. If swallowing is difficult, the medicine may be chewed or taken with a small amount of water. No special measures, such as fasting or taking a laxative, are necessary (for tablets and chewable tablets only). Examine the patient 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 or older, pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To eradicate the infection, take another 400 mg dose of this medicine once, 7 days later. Children aged 24 months or older, roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, American hookworm: Take a single 400 mg dose of this medicine. Children aged 24 months or older, strongyloidiasis, other parasitic infections (tapeworm), and severe mixed infections: Take 400 mg of this medicine once daily for 3 days.

This medication should not be taken by individuals allergic to this drug or its components. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should also avoid using this drug. Additionally, children under 2 years of age should not take this medication. During the use of this drug, it should not be taken with certain medications. For example, the drug theophylline can hinder the breakdown of this medication and should be avoided when taken together. Cimetidine, praziquantel, and dexamethasone may increase the blood concentration of this drug and caution is required. Medications like ritonavir, phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital may reduce the effectiveness of this drug, so it is best not to take them together. Individuals with liver or kidney function problems should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. If symptoms such as red spots on the skin, severe rash, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, or dizziness occur during treatment, stop taking this medication immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Occasionally, allergic reactions like fever, itching, and hives may occur, and if these symptoms arise, it is important to consult an expert promptly. Temporary hair loss may also occur, so this should be noted. Before using this medication, it is essential to confirm pregnancy status, and it is safest to avoid use in early pregnancy. Women who may become pregnant should only start taking this medication after confirming a negative pregnancy test within 10 days after the start of their menstrual period. Animal studies have reported that this drug may cause harm to the fetus, so women who may become pregnant must use effective contraceptive methods during and up to 3 days after treatment. This medication may temporarily reduce white blood cell counts and may increase liver function test results, thus regular monitoring may be necessary. In case of overdose, treatment will depend on the symptoms and general supportive care may be required. Patients treated for CNS parasites after taking this drug may exhibit neurological symptoms, so careful monitoring is essential, and issues should be discussed with healthcare professionals immediately. This medication should be stored in a place out of reach of children, protected from direct sunlight, and kept in a dry and cool environment. It's also important not to transfer it to a different container to maintain quality.

Skin and mucous membrane syndrome, erythema multiforme, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, epigastric or abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, fever, systemic rash, rash, itching, urticaria, reversible alopecia, reversible leukopenia, mild to moderate elevation of liver enzymes, thrombocytopenia, seizures, increased intracranial pressure, minor symptoms

Drug interactions

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air ingress, at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's efficacy.

Appearance

For domestic use: pale orange oblong film-coated tablet For export-1: white oval film-coated tablet For export-2: white rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

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