Dasan Albendazole Tablet 400 mg

Adult dose

Adults should take the following doses: 1) Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To ensure eradication, take one additional dose of 400 mg of this medicine 7 days later. 2) Roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, and American hookworm: Take a single dose of 400 mg of this medicine. 3) Strongyloidiasis with other parasitic infections (tapeworm) or 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 procedures, such as fasting or use of a laxative, are required (applies to tablets and chewable tablets only). - If the infection has not been cured, retesting should be performed 3 weeks after treatment, and a second course may be given as appropriate.

Child dose

Children 24 months of age and older—Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To ensure eradication, take one additional dose of 400 mg of this medicine 7 days later. Children 24 months of age and older—Roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, and American hookworm: Take a single dose of 400 mg of this medicine. Children 24 months of age and older—Strongyloidiasis with other parasitic infections (tapeworm) or 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 in the body to phenylalanine. Therefore, it should not be used by patients with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria. Care should be taken not to exceed the maximum daily allowable amount of aspartame, which is considered safe at less than 2.4g per day for adults. 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. Additionally, since this medication contains lactose, patients with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should also avoid it. During treatment with this medication, it should not be taken with certain drugs. For example, theophylline may slow the breakdown of this medication in the body, cimetidine, praziquantel, and dexamethasone may increase the blood concentration of this medication. On the other hand, ritonavir, phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital may lower the blood concentration of this medication, so caution is advised. Patients with liver or kidney dysfunction should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Also, individuals with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to the Yellow No. 5 dye included in this medication should use it cautiously. If symptoms such as red spots on the skin, severe rash, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness occur during treatment, discontinue the medication immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Additionally, rare allergic reactions such as fever, itching, and hives may occur, so caution is advised. This medication may temporarily cause hair loss, which should also be noted. Women who may become pregnant should confirm pregnancy status before starting this medication and should avoid taking it in early pregnancy. During the course of medication and for three days after the last dose, women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception methods. This medication may affect blood test results, potentially leading to temporarily decreased white blood cell counts or elevated liver function values, making regular check-ups necessary. In case of overdose, general emergency measures including symptomatic treatment and gastric lavage may be required. After taking this medication, inflammation may occur as brain parasites die, leading to neurological symptoms such as seizures or headaches; if such symptoms occur, consult a healthcare professional immediately. Store this medication out of reach of children, avoiding direct sunlight, and keep it in a dry, cool place. It is also important not to transfer the medication to other containers to maintain its quality.

Skin and mucosal syndrome, erythema multiforme, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, upper abdominal or abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, fever, generalized erythema, rash, itching, urticaria, reversible alopecia, reversible leukopenia, mild to moderate increases in liver enzyme levels, pancytopenia, seizures, increased intracranial pressure, neurological symptoms such as subtle symptoms

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with theophylline, cimetidine, praziquantel, dexamethasone, ritonavir, phenytoin, carbamazepine, or phenobarbital.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent the ingress of air and moisture, and it is safe to store it at a temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way helps to maintain the medication's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

Light orange rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

PTP packaging - 2 tablets/PTP