Daehan New Pharm Albendazole Tablet (Albendazole)

Adult dose

Adults: 1) Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To eradicate the infection, take this medication 400 mg once more, 7 days later. 2) Roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, American hookworm: Take a single 400 mg dose of this medication. 3) In cases of other parasitic infections (tapeworm) associated with Strongyloides or severe mixed infections: Take 400 mg of this medication 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 (for 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 aged 24 months and older: 1) Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To eradicate the infection, take this medication 400 mg once more, 7 days later. 2) Roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, American hookworm: Take a single 400 mg dose of this medication. 3) In cases of other parasitic infections (tapeworm) associated with Strongyloides or severe mixed infections: Take 400 mg of this medication once daily for 3 days.

This medicine contains aspartame, an artificial sweetener, which breaks down into phenylalanine in the body. Therefore, patients with the hereditary disease phenylketonuria should not take this medicine. The aspartame content in this medicine is regulated to be below the WHO recommended level, allowing a maximum of 2.4g per day for a 60kg adult. Individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to this medicine, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children under 2 years old should not take this medicine. Additionally, this medicine contains lactose, so individuals with lactose intolerance or related genetic issues should not take it. During the course of taking this medicine, it should not be taken with certain medications. For example, the metabolism of theophylline may be inhibited when taken with this medicine, and cimetidine, praziquantel, and dexamethasone may raise its blood concentration. Conversely, ritonavir, phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital may lower its blood concentration, so these should be avoided. Individuals with liver or kidney function issues should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. This medicine contains a dye called Yellow No. 5, so caution is needed for individuals with allergies or hypersensitivity to this ingredient. If skin rashes, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, or dizziness occur during treatment, stop taking the medicine immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Women who may become pregnant should confirm their pregnancy status before taking this medicine and use effective contraception during the treatment period and for 3 days following the last dose. This medicine may affect clinical test results, such as a decrease in white blood cell count or an increase in liver enzyme levels, so regular testing may be necessary. In case of overdose, symptomatic treatment such as gastric lavage may be required, and patients with brain parasitic infections may experience neurological symptoms after taking this medicine, so caution is advised. This medicine should be kept out of reach of children and stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. It should not be transferred to other containers.

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

This medicine should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Light orange rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 2 tablets/strip