Il Yang Bio Albendazole Tablet

Adult dose

Adults should take the following doses: 1) Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To eradicate the infection, take one additional 400 mg dose of this medication 7 days later. 2) Ascaris, hookworm, whipworm, and American hookworm: Take a single 400 mg dose of this medication. 3) In cases of other parasitic infections (tapeworm) associated with strongyloidiasis and severe mixed infections: Take 400 mg of this medication once daily for 3 days. - If swallowing is difficult, the medication may be chewed or taken with a small amount of water. No special measures, such as stopping meals or using a laxative, are necessary (for tablets and chewable tablets only). - Check for treatment success 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 achieve eradication, take 400 mg of this medication 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 medication. Children aged 24 months and older - Other parasites (tapeworm) associated with strongyloidiasis and severe mixed infections: Take 400 mg of this medication once daily for 3 days.

This drug contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which is broken down into phenylalanine in the body. Therefore, patients with the hereditary condition phenylketonuria should not take this drug. Moreover, the daily intake of aspartame included in this medication should be limited to below the WHO recommended amount of 40mg/kg and should not exceed 2.4g for a 60kg adult. Patients with hypersensitivity to this medication, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children under 2 years of age should not take this medication. This medication contains lactose; thus, patients with hereditary issues such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should avoid taking it. Caution is advised when taking this medication along with theophylline, cimetidine, praziquantel, dexamethasone, ritonavir, phenytoin, carbamazepine, or phenobarbital, as they may affect drug concentration. Patients with liver or kidney dysfunction should consult a physician or pharmacist before using this medication, and it should be used with caution if there is an allergy to yellow #5 dye included in it. If any unusual symptoms such as skin rash, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, fever, itching, or hair loss occur while taking this medication, discontinue it immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Women who may become pregnant should confirm their pregnancy status before taking this medication, avoid taking it in early pregnancy, and use effective contraception during and for 3 days after the treatment period. This medication may cause a decrease in white blood cell count and an increase in liver enzyme levels, so regular blood tests may be necessary. In case of overdose, symptomatic treatment such as gastric lavage may be required. Caution is needed as inflammatory neurological symptoms may occur due to the inflammation of the brain in the treatment of neurocysticercosis.

• Skin and mucous membrane syndrome
• erythema multiforme
• nausea
• vomiting
• heartburn
• diarrhea
• upper abdominal or abdominal pain
• headache
• dizziness
• fever

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication in combination 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, and it is safe to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way helps maintain the drug's efficacy and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

Light orange rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

2 tablets/PTP