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Alben-Kid

Alben-Kid

albendazole

Manufacturer:

Pacific Pharma

Distributor:

AA Medical
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Albendazole
Indications/Uses
Treatment of threadworm, roundworm, whipworm, hookworm, pinworm, tapeworm & mixed helminthic infestations. Hydatid disease, neurocysticercosis; giardiasis in childn >2 yr.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & childn >2 yr Hookworm, roundworm & whipworm infestations 10 mL as single dose. Threadworm & tapeworm infestations 10 mL once daily for 3 days. Giardiasis Adult 400 mg once daily for 5 days. Childn 1-2 yr ½ adult dose. Parenchymal neurocysticercosis Patients weighing 60 kg 400 mg bd for 8-30 days, <60 kg 15 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses; Max dose: 800 mg/day.
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Overdosage
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Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity.
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Special Precautions
Pregnancy & lactation.
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Adverse Reactions
GI disturbances, dizziness, headache; fever.
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.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Alben-Kid oral susp 40 mg/mL
Packing/Price
10 mL x 1's
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