Alpina Tablet (Albendazole)

Adult dose

1) Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To eradicate the infection, take another 400 mg of this medicine once, 7 days later. 2) Ascaris, hookworm, whipworm, and American hookworm: Take 400 mg of this medicine as a single dose. 3) Other parasitic infections (tapeworm) associated with strongyloidiasis and severe mixed infections: Take 400 mg of this medicine once daily for 3 days. If you have difficulty swallowing, you may chew the medicine or take it with a small amount of water. No special measures, such as stopping meals or using a laxative, are necessary. Testing should be performed 3 weeks after treatment. If the infection has not been cured, a second course may be given as appropriate.

Child dose

Children 24 months and older 1) Pinworms: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To eradicate the infection, take 400 mg of this medicine one more time only, 7 days later. 2) Roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and American hookworms: Take a single dose of 400 mg of this medicine. 3) Strongyloides and other parasites (tapeworms), and in cases of 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 into phenylalanine in the body. Therefore, patients with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria should not take this medication. Additionally, the daily intake of aspartame should be controlled not to exceed the WHO recommended dose, and it is safe for adults to take no more than 2.4g per day. Women who have a hypersensitivity to this medication, who are pregnant or may become pregnant, breastfeeding women, and children under the age of 2 should not use this medication. This medication contains lactose, so individuals with hereditary issues such as lactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should also avoid taking it. During the use of this medication, it should not be taken with certain drugs, such as theophylline, cimetidine, praziquantel, dexamethasone, ritonavir, phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital, as they may interact and alter the drug's effectiveness or concentration. Patients with liver or kidney problems should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Moreover, this medication contains Yellow 5, so those allergic to this ingredient should use it with caution. If symptoms such as skin rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness occur during treatment, the patient should immediately discontinue use and consult healthcare professionals. Rarely, side effects like fever, itching, or hair loss may also occur. This medication should not be taken during pregnancy, and women who could become pregnant should confirm their pregnancy status before taking it, and should use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 days after the last dose. This medication can affect blood test results, leading to reduced white blood cell counts or elevated liver function tests, requiring regular monitoring. In case of overdose, symptomatic treatment such as gastric lavage should be administered, and patients with parasitic infections like neurocysticercosis should be closely monitored for neurological symptoms, consulting healthcare professionals promptly if any abnormalities arise. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, in a cool and dry place. It is also important not to transfer it to another container to maintain its quality.

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. Additionally, it is best to store the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This way, the effectiveness of the medication can be maintained for a longer period.

Appearance

Pale orange rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

2 tablets/PTP [(2 tablets/PTP*1)]