Anthelmintic

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ABEN TAB

ABEN TAB

Generic Name

Albendazole

Composition

Albendazole 400 mg

Dosage Type

Tablet

Pack Size

1x1

Strength

MRP

Rs. 10

To treat infections caused by worms, to treat neurocysticercosis- an infection of the nervous system caused by pork tapeworms, to treat cystic hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum – an infection caused by dog tapeworms.

For hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum:

    • Adults weighing 60 kilograms (kg) or more—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 400 milligrams (mg) 2 times a day, taken with meals for 28 days (1 cycle). This is followed by not taking albendazole for 14 days, for a total of 3 cycles.
    • Adults weighing less than 60 kg—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 15 mg per kg of body weight per day, divided into 2 doses, taken with meals for 28 days. This is followed by not taking albendazole for 14 days, for a total of 3 cycles. The dose is usually not more than 800 mg per day.

Albendazole is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the benzimidazole class of compounds or any components of Albendazole.

Perform liver function tests and blood counts before and every 2 weeks during high dose therapy of hydatid disease, bone marrow depression.

Gastro-intestinal disturbances, headache and dizziness.

Store at room temperature not exceeding 30°C

ABEN Tablet: 1×1