Chong Kun Dang Albendazole Tablets

Adult dose

1) Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To ensure eradication, take 400 mg of this medicine once more 7 days later. 2) Ascaris, hookworm, whipworm, American hookworm: Take 400 mg of this medicine as a single dose. 3) Strongyloides with other parasitic infections (tapeworm) 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 use of a laxative, are necessary (tablets and chewable tablets only). - Test 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 — Pinworm: Take 400 mg of albendazole once daily. To ensure eradication, take 400 mg of this medicine once more 7 days later. Children 24 months and older — Ascaris, hookworm, whipworm, American hookworm: Take 400 mg of this medicine as a single dose. Children 24 months and older — Strongyloides with other parasitic infections (tapeworm) and 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 phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder, should not take this medication. The acceptable daily intake of aspartame is limited to 40 mg/kg as recommended by WHO, so the minimum quantity should be used. For example, an adult weighing 60 kg can take a maximum of 2.4 g per day. Patients with a history of allergic reactions to this medication, those who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and children under 2 years old should not take this medication. This medication contains lactose, so individuals with galactose intolerance, lactose deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should also avoid it. While taking this medication, certain drugs should not be combined. For example, theophylline can interfere with the metabolism of this medication, while cimetidine, praziquantel, and dexamethasone can increase its blood concentration. Conversely, ritonavir, phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital may decrease the blood concentration of this medication, so caution is required. Patients with liver or kidney dysfunction should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. This medication contains the dye Yellow No. 5, which may require caution in patients allergic to this component. If symptoms such as red spots or rashes on the skin, itching, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain occur during treatment, the medication should be discontinued immediately and medical advice sought. Additionally, fever, general erythema, and hair loss may occur rarely, so caution is advised. Women who may become pregnant must verify their pregnancy status before taking this medication and it is advisable to avoid it during early pregnancy. Effective contraception should be used during treatment and for three days after the last dose. This medication may affect blood test results, potentially resulting in decreased white blood cell count or increased liver enzyme levels. In case of overdose, symptomatic treatment such as gastric lavage may be necessary, and patients with neurocysticercosis may experience neurological symptoms, so caution is advised. This medication should be stored in a cool, dry place out of reach of children, avoiding direct sunlight. Additionally, to maintain quality, it should not be transferred to another container.

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

Drug interactions

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, kept away from direct sunlight, and stored at room temperature. This will ensure that the components of the medication remain unchanged and it can be used safely.

Appearance

Light orange rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

2 tablets/box[(2 tablets/PTP x 1)], 6 tablets/box[(6 tablets/PTP x 1)]