Genacom Tablets (Albendazole)

Adult dose

Adults: 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) Ascaris, hookworm, whipworm, and American hookworm: Take a single dose of 400 mg of this medicine. 3) For other parasites (tapeworms) associated with strongyloidiasis 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 (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.

Child dose

Children 24 months of age and older: 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) Ascaris, hookworm, whipworm, and American hookworm: Take a single dose of 400 mg of this medicine. 3) For other parasites (tapeworms) associated with strongyloidiasis and severe mixed infections: Take 400 mg of this medicine once daily for 3 days.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which is broken down in the body to phenylalanine. Therefore, it should not be used by patients with phenylketonuria who need to limit phenylalanine intake. Additionally, the daily intake of aspartame should be adjusted to not exceed the WHO recommended level, which is a maximum of 2.4g per day for a 60 kg adult. This medication should not be taken by individuals who have a hypersensitivity to any of its components, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, breastfeeding mothers, and children under 2 years of age. During treatment, it should not be used in conjunction with certain medications; for example, theophylline can interfere with the metabolism of this medication, while cimetidine, praziquantel, and dexamethasone can increase the blood concentration of this medication. Conversely, ritonavir, phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital can decrease its blood concentration, so caution is required. This medication contains lactose, so it should not be administered to patients with lactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption syndromes. Patients with liver or kidney function issues must consult with healthcare professionals before taking this medication, and it should be used cautiously in case of allergies to the yellow number 5 dye contained in it. If any unusual symptoms such as skin rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness occur during treatment, the medication should be discontinued immediately, and a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted. Additionally, rare occurrences of fever, systemic erythema, itching, urticaria, or hair loss may occur, so healthcare professionals should be notified if these symptoms arise. Women of childbearing potential should ensure they are not pregnant before taking this medication, and should avoid using it during early pregnancy. Effective contraception should be used during the treatment period and for three days after the final dose. This medication can occasionally cause a decrease in white blood cell count or an increase in liver enzyme levels, so regular blood tests may be needed. In cases of overdose, symptomatic treatment such as gastric lavage is required, and if neurological symptoms or seizures occur, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is necessary. Lastly, this medication should be stored out of the reach of children, in a cool and dry place, avoiding direct sunlight, and it is advisable not to transfer it to other containers to maintain quality.

Skin-mucosal syndrome, erythema multiforme, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, upper abdominal or abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, fever, generalized erythema, rash, itching, urticaria, alopecia, leukopenia, increased liver enzyme levels, pancytopenia, seizures, increased intracranial pressure, neurological symptoms such as minor symptoms

Drug interactions

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that is air-tight, at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius (room temperature). This way, the effectiveness of the medication can be well maintained.

Appearance

Light orange rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

2 tablets (2 tablets/PTP X 1)