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Composition :
Albendazole-400
Each chewable tablet contains Albendazole IP 400 mg
Albendazole Suspension
Each 5 ml suspension contains Albendazole IP 200 mg
Indications
Albendazole is indicated in the treatment of threadworm,
roundworm, whipworm, hookworm, pinworm, tapeworm and mixed
helminthic infestations. It is also indicated in Hydatid disease
and Neurocysticercosis.
It is also indicated in Giardiasis in children over 2 years of
age.
Dosage and Administration
The tablets may be chewed, swallowed or crushed and mixed with
food. No special procedures such as fasting or purging are
required.
Adults and children (over two years):
Hookworm, roundworm, pinworm and whipworm infestations
One tablet or 10 ml suspension as a single dose.
Threadworm and tapeworm infestations:
One tablet or 10 ml suspension once daily for three consecutive
days.
Giardiasis:
400 mg once daily for 5 days.
Children (1-2 years):
Half the adult dose.
If the patient is not cured after three weeks, a second course of
treatment is indicated.
Parenchymal Neurocysticercosis:
Patients weighing 60 kg: 400 mg orally twice daily with meals for
8-30 days.
Patients weighing less than 60 kg: 15 mg/kg/day (to a maximum of
800 mg/day) in two divided doses.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Presentation
Albendazole-400 Blister strip of 1 tablet
Albendazole Suspension Bottle of 10 ml
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