Neo-Benzol Tablet (Albendazole)

Adult dose

Adults should take the following doses: 1) Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To eradicate the infection, take another single 400 mg dose of this medicine 7 days later. 2) Roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, American hookworm: Take a single 400 mg dose of this medicine. 3) Other parasites (tapeworms) in strongyloidiasis 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 fasting or taking a laxative, are necessary (for tablets and chewable tablets only). - An examination 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 aged 24 months and older - Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To eradicate the infection, take another 400 mg of this medication once, 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 - In cases of infection with other parasites (tapeworms) in addition to Strongyloides, and severe mixed infections: Take 400 mg of this medication once daily for 3 days.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which is broken down into phenylalanine in the body. Patients with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria should not take this medication. The daily intake of aspartame should be restricted below the recommended amount by WHO, and for a typical 60 kg adult, care should be taken not to exceed a maximum of 2.4g per day. People with allergies to this medication or its ingredients should not take it, and it should be avoided by women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children under 2 years of age. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so patients with genetic disorders such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. During the use of this medication, it should not be taken with certain drugs. For example, the metabolism of theophylline may be inhibited when taken with this medication, and cimetidine, praziquantel, and dexamethasone may increase the blood concentration of this medication. Conversely, ritonavir, phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital may lower the blood concentration of this medication, so they should be avoided together. Patients with liver or kidney issues should consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. This medication contains Yellow No. 5 dye, so caution is needed for individuals with allergies or hypersensitivity to this ingredient. If you experience severe rash, redness, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, or other symptoms while taking this medication, you should stop taking it immediately and consult medical personnel. Rarely, hypersensitivity reactions such as fever, itching, and hives have been reported. Moreover, this medication may cause temporary hair loss, which should also be considered. Women who may become pregnant should confirm their pregnancy before taking this medication and should start treatment within the first 10 days after the onset of menstruation or after receiving a negative pregnancy test to avoid use during early pregnancy. There are reports of potential fetal harm from animal experiments; therefore, effective contraception should be used during and for 3 days after taking this medication. This medication may occasionally affect clinical test results, such as leukocyte counts or liver enzyme levels; therefore, regular monitoring may be necessary. In case of overdose, symptomatic treatment such as gastric lavage may be required, and patients in areas with high incidence of tapeworm infections who take this medication may experience neurological symptoms such as seizures or headaches due to inflammatory responses from the death of parasites in the brain; therefore, if these symptoms occur, you should consult medical personnel immediately. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children, stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container to maintain quality.

• Skin and mucosal syndrome
• erythema multiforme
• nausea
• vomiting
• heartburn
• diarrhea
• upper abdominal pain
• abdominal pain
• headache
• dizziness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering, and it is best to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevents deterioration.

Appearance

Light orange, oval-shaped film-coated tablets

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 2 tablets/PTP