Alcandazol Tablets (Albendazole)

Adult dose

Adults: 1) Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To achieve eradication, take 400 mg of this medication once more, 7 days later. 2) Ascaris, hookworm, whipworm, and American hookworm: Take a single dose of 400 mg of this medication. 3) Strongyloides infection with other parasites (tapeworm) and severe mixed infections: Take 400 mg of this medication once daily for 3 days. If swallowing is difficult, the medication may be chewed or taken with a small amount of water. No special measures, such as fasting or using a laxative, are necessary (for tablets and chewable tablets only). Check for treatment response 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 or older: 1) Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To achieve eradication, take 400 mg of this medication once more, 7 days later. 2) Ascaris, hookworm, whipworm, and American hookworm: Take a single dose of 400 mg of this medication. 3) Strongyloides infection with other parasites (tapeworm) and severe mixed infections: Take 400 mg of this medication once daily for 3 days.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which breaks down into phenylalanine in the body. Patients with phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder that requires restriction of phenylalanine, should not take this medication. The maximum allowable daily intake of aspartame is set at 40 mg per kg of body weight; therefore, an adult weighing 60 kg should not exceed 2.4 g per day. People with allergies or hypersensitivity to any of the components in this medication should not take it, and it should not be used by pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, nursing mothers, or children under 2 years of age. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should avoid taking it. Certain medications should not be taken alongside this drug. For example, theophylline, cimetidine, praziquantel, dexamethasone, ritonavir, phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital may alter the effectiveness or blood concentration of this medication when taken together. Patients with liver or kidney function issues should consult with their doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication and should exercise caution if they are allergic to the dye Yellow No. 5 included in this medication. If symptoms such as red spots on the skin, rash, itching, hives, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, or dizziness occur during use, the medication should be discontinued immediately and medical advice should be sought. This medication may cause temporary hair loss and can harm the fetus in early pregnancy; therefore, it is essential to confirm that you are not pregnant before usage. Women who may become pregnant should use effective contraception during the treatment period and for 3 days after the last dose. This medication may affect blood tests showing decreased white blood cell count or elevated liver enzyme levels; therefore, regular testing may be necessary. In case of overdose, symptomatic treatments such as gastric lavage may be required, and symptoms such as seizures or increased intracranial pressure may occur during the treatment of neurocysticercosis due to inflammatory responses in the brain; if such symptoms occur, immediate consultation with medical personnel is necessary.

• Skin and mucosal 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 and moisture from entering and is best kept at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the effectiveness and prevents deterioration of the medication.

Appearance

Light orange, rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

2 tablets/box [2 tablets/P.T.P*1], 6 tablets/box [6 tablets/P.T.P*1]