ALBENDAZOLE 400MG WITH 1 TABLETS (GENERIC)

What is Albendazole 400mg?

Albendazole is a medication antiparasitic broad-spectrum, used to treat a wide variety of conditions caused by worms or parasites. Its action consists of eliminating these organisms from the body, fighting various Infections . This medication is effective in treating intestinal and other tissue infections.

Package contents: 1 chewable tablet of 400mg.

Manufactured by: Prati-Donaduzzi

Age recommendation: For adult and pediatric use above 2 years of age.

Albendazole 400mg Composition:

Active ingredient: albendazole 400mg

Excipients: Sodium starch glycolate, microcrystalline cellulose, sunset yellow aluminum lake dye, lactose monohydrate, sodium lauryl sulfate, povidone, sodium saccharin dihydrate, starch, solid vanilla flavor, solid orange flavor, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate.

What is Albendazole used for?

THE Albendazole It serves to treat various Infections caused by worms and parasites . It belongs to a class of compounds that eliminate these organisms from the body by killing them. It is indicated for treating:

• Infections Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm) .
• Infections Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) .
• Infections Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale (hookworm) .
• Infections Trichuris trichiura (trichuriasis) .
• Infections Strongyloides stercoralis (strongyloidiasis) .
• Infections Taenia spp. and Hymenolepis nana (tapeworm/solitary worm) .
• Opisthorchiasis ( Opisthorchis viverrini ) .
• Cutaneous larva migrans (creeping eruption) .
• Giardiasis ( Giardia lamblia ) in children .

How should I take Albendazole 400mg?

Always follow your doctor's instructions. Administration of Albendazole 400mg It's simple:

• The tablets can be swallowed with water or chewed .
• For people who have difficulty swallowing, especially children, the tablets can be crushed.
• No special procedures such as fasting, dieting, or the use of laxatives are necessary.
• Dosage varies according to medical indication and type of infection. For example, for ascariasis, the usual dose is 400mg (1 tablet) as a single dose for adults and children over 2 years of age.
• For giardiasis in children aged 2 to 12 years, the dose is 400mg (1 tablet) per day for 5 days.
• It is important not to interrupt treatment without your doctor's knowledge.

When should I not take Albendazole?

You should not use this medication in the following situations:

• If it hypersensitive (allergic) to albendazole , to similar medications (such as mebendazole and thiabendazole) or to any other component of the formula.
• If you are pregnant, suspecting she is pregnant, or planning to become pregnant .
• During breastfeeding, unless the benefits to the mother justify the potential risks to the baby, and under medical supervision.
• This medication contains lactose and should not be used by people with glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome.

This medication should not be used by pregnant women without medical or dental advice.