Alben Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Thai FDA Category Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Albendazole

Indications/Uses

Roundworm, whipworm, pinworm or threadworm, hookworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, Taenia solium, Taenia saginata & Opisthorchis viverrini.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >2 yr 400 mg or 10 mL as single dose. Strongyloides stercoralis 400 mg or 10 mL once daily for 3 consecutive days. Opisthorchis viverrini 400 mg or 10 mL bid for 3 consecutive days.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Take w/ a high-fat meal for better absorption.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy. Childn <2 yr.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue therapy in significant LFT elevations. Not advised to be pregnant w/in 1 mth following therapy. Not to be used during pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, vertigo, fever, headache, increased ICP; alopecia, rash, urticaria; abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting; leukopenia, granulocytopenia, agranulocytopenia, pancytopenia; increased LFTs; allergic reactions.

Drug Interactions

Increased plasma levels w/ cimetidine, dexamethasone & praziquantel. May decrease plasma level of theophylline.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Anthelmintics

ATC Classification

P02CA03 - albendazole ; Belongs to the class of benzimidazole derivative agents. Used as antinematodal.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Alben FC tab 200 mg

Packing/Price

50 × 2's

Form

Alben oral susp 200 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

10 × 1's

Alben

albendazole

Manufacturer:

Biolab

Distributor:

Biopharm