SoonSakjeong (Albendazole)

Adult dose

Adults should take the following doses: 1) Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To eradicate the infection, take another 400 mg of this medication once, 7 days later. 2) Ascaris, hookworm, whipworm, American hookworm: Take a single dose of 400 mg of this medication. 3) Strongyloides with other parasitic infections (tapeworm) and 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 (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 - Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To eradicate the infection, take this medicine once more at a dose of 400 mg, 7 days later. Children aged 24 months and older - Roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, American hookworm: Take a single 400 mg dose of this medicine. Children aged 24 months and older - Strongyloidiasis with other parasites (tapeworm) and severe mixed infections: Take 400 mg of this medicine once daily for 3 days.

This medicine contains aspartame, an artificial sweetener, which is broken down into phenylalanine in the body. Patients with phenylketonuria, a hereditary condition that requires limiting phenylalanine intake, should not take this medicine. The daily acceptable dose of aspartame is limited to 40 mg per kg of body weight, so the minimum amount should be used when taking this medicine. For example, for an adult weighing 60 kg, the maximum daily dosage is 2.4 g. Patients who have 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 medicine. Additionally, it contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should avoid taking it. During treatment with this medication, certain drugs should not be taken concurrently. For example, theophylline may interfere with the metabolism of this medicine, while cimetidine, praziquantel, and dexamethasone may increase blood concentrations of this medicine. Conversely, ritonavir, phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital may decrease blood concentrations of this medicine. Patients with liver or kidney dysfunction should consult with their doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. Additionally, this medicine contains Yellow No. 5 dye, so caution is needed for those allergic to this component. If allergic reactions such as red spots on the skin, severe rashes, or itching occur during treatment, discontinue use immediately and consult healthcare professionals. Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, and dizziness may also occur, so caution is advised. Rarely, febrile reactions or systemic erythema may be reported, and temporary hair loss may occur. Women who might become pregnant should confirm pregnancy status before using this medicine. Animal studies have shown that it can cause fetal harm, therefore effective contraception should be used during the treatment period and for 3 days after treatment. This medicine may sometimes reduce white blood cell count or elevate liver function tests, so regular blood tests and liver function tests may be necessary. In cases of overdose, symptomatic treatment such as gastric lavage may be needed. Particularly in areas where tapeworm infection is prevalent, using this medicine for treating neurocysticercosis may lead to neurological symptoms such as seizures or increased intracranial pressure due to the destruction of parasites in the brain; if these symptoms occur, consulting healthcare providers immediately is necessary. This medicine should be stored out of reach of children, protected from direct sunlight, and kept in a dry and cool place at room temperature. Also, to maintain quality, it should not be transferred to another container, and misuse or abuse should be avoided.

Skin and mucous membrane syndrome, erythema multiforme, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, upper abdominal or abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, fever, systemic erythema, rash, itching, urticaria, reversible hair loss, reversible leukopenia, mild to moderate increase in liver enzyme levels, pancytopenia, seizures, increased intracranial pressure, mild symptoms

This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container that prevents air from entering, preferably at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain the effectiveness of the medication and ensure safe use.

Appearance

Pale orange rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

Blister pack - 2 tablets/box [Blister X 1], Blister pack - 6 tablets/box [Blister X 1], Blister pack - 10 tablets/box [Blister X 1], Bottle - 100 tablets/bottle