Albendazole Tablet (Albendazole)

Adult dose

Adults should take the following doses: 1) Pinworms: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To eradicate the infection, take another 400 mg of this medicine once, 7 days later. 2) Roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and American hookworms: Take 400 mg of this medicine as a single dose. 3) Strongyloidiasis, other parasitic infections (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 stopping meals or using a laxative, are necessary (applies to tablets and chewable tablets only). - After 3 weeks of treatment, undergo testing. If the infection has not been cured, a second course may be given as appropriate.

Child dose

Children aged 24 months and older 1) Pinworms: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To eradicate the infection, take 400 mg of this medication one more time only, 7 days later. 2) Roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and American hookworms: Take 400 mg of this medication as a single dose. 3) Strongyloidiasis with other parasites (tapeworms) and severe mixed infections: Take 400 mg of this medication once daily for 3 days.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which breaks down into phenylalanine in the body. Therefore, patients with the genetic condition phenylketonuria should not take this medication. The daily maximum allowable intake of aspartame is limited to 40 mg per kilogram of body weight, so when taking this medication, it should be adjusted to the minimum possible amount. Care should be taken to ensure that adults do not exceed 2.4 g in a day. Individuals who are allergic to this medication or its components should not take it, and it is safest for pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children under 2 years old to avoid this medication. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so individuals with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. While taking this medication, it is advisable not to take it alongside certain drugs. For example, theophylline may have its metabolism inhibited when taken with this medication, and cimetidine, praziquantel, and dexamethasone may increase its blood levels. Conversely, ritonavir, phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital may lower its blood levels, so caution is warranted. This medication contains Yellow No. 5 dye, so individuals allergic or sensitive to this ingredient should take it with caution. Patients with liver or kidney function problems must consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. During treatment, hypersensitivity reactions such as red spots or rashes on the skin and itching may occur, so if any of these symptoms arise, discontinue use immediately and consult medical personnel. Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, headaches, and dizziness may also appear. This medication may cause hair loss, but this is typically reversible. It is advisable not to take this medication during pregnancy, particularly in the early stages. Women who may become pregnant should start taking it only within 10 days after the onset of menstruation or once a negative pregnancy test has been confirmed. Caution is necessary as taking this medication during pregnancy may harm the fetus. This medication can lead to decreased white blood cell counts or increased liver enzyme levels, so long-term use may require monitoring via blood tests by a physician. In case of overdose, treatment may involve gastric lavage or other symptomatic care, and special caution is warranted in treating neurocysticercosis, as encephalitic responses can yield seizures or increased intracranial pressure as neurological symptoms. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, protected from direct sunlight, and kept in a cool, dry place. It should not be transferred to other containers, and misuse or abuse should be avoided.

Skin mucosal syndrome, erythema multiforme, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, upper abdominal or abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, fever, systemic erythema, rash, itching, urticaria, reversible alopecia, reversible leukopenia, mild to moderate increase in liver enzyme levels, pancytopenia, seizures, increased intracranial pressure, mild 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 tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering, ideally at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

Pale orange rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

2 tablets/PTP