Daewoong Albendazole Tablets

Adult dose

1) Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To eradicate the infection, take another single 400 mg dose of this drug 7 days later. 2) Roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, American hookworm: Take a single 400 mg dose of this drug. 3) Strongyloides infection with other parasites (tapeworm) and severe mixed infections: Take 400 mg of this drug 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 fasting or use of 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 of treatment may be given as appropriate.

Child dose

Children 24 months and older — Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To eradicate the infection, take another single 400 mg dose of this drug 7 days later. Children 24 months and older — Roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, American hookworm: Take a single 400 mg dose of this drug. Children 24 months and older — Strongyloides infection with other parasites (tapeworm) and severe mixed infections: Take 400 mg of this drug once daily for 3 days.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which is broken down into phenylalanine in the body. Therefore, patients with the hereditary disease phenylketonuria should not take this medication. The daily intake of aspartame should be limited to no more than 40mg per kg of body weight according to WHO recommendations; for example, a 60kg adult can take a maximum of 2.4g per day. Patients with allergies to this medication, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children under 2 years of age should not take this medication. This medication also contains lactose, so it should not be administered to patients with genetic disorders such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. While taking this medication, specific drugs should not be combined. For example, theophylline may have its metabolism inhibited when taken with this medication, while cimetidine, praziquantel, and dexamethasone may increase the blood concentration of this medication. On the other hand, ritonavir, phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital may reduce the blood concentration of this medication, so it is advisable not to use them together. Patients with liver or kidney function issues must consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Additionally, this medication contains the dye Yellow No. 5, so those who are allergic to this component should be cautious. If you experience any allergic reactions such as red spots, rash, or itching while taking this medication, you should stop taking it immediately and consult a healthcare professional. It may also cause symptoms like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, and dizziness, and you should consult a healthcare professional if you experience these symptoms. This medication may cause hair loss, which is usually reversible. Women who may become pregnant should confirm their pregnancy status before using this medication and should avoid taking it in early pregnancy. Animal studies have reported that it can harm the fetus, so effective contraception should be used during and for 3 days after the treatment period. This medication may sometimes affect blood test values, possibly leading to a decrease in white blood cell count or an increase in liver enzyme levels, necessitating regular testing. In case of overdose, symptomatic treatment such as gastric lavage may be required, and patients with parasitic infections in the brain must consult a healthcare professional immediately if neurological symptoms such as seizures or headaches occur after treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored away from direct sunlight in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Furthermore, to maintain quality, it should not be transferred to another container, and misuse or abuse should be avoided.

• Skin and mucosal syndrome
• erythema multiforme
• nausea
• vomiting
• heartburn
• diarrhea
• epigastric or abdominal pain
• headache
• dizziness
• fever

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 or moisture from entering and is best kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the medication’s effectiveness and prevents degradation.

Appearance

Light orange rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

2 tablets/PTP