Therapeutic Group

Indication Dosage

Albendazole is a medication primarily used to treat a variety of parasitic infections in humans. It is effective against conditions caused by certain types of worms, such as tapeworms and roundworms, which can infest the gastrointestinal tract and other parts of the body. Albendazole works by disrupting the parasites' ability to absorb nutrients, ultimately leading to their demise.

Chronic Strongyloides Infection: 

• Adult: 400 Mg Twice Daily For 3 Days, Dose May Berepeated After 3 Weeks If Necessary 
• Children 12-24 Months: 200 Mg As A Single Dose; 
• Above 2 Yr: 400 Mg As A Single Dose. 

Hydatid Disease, In Conjunction With Surgery To Reduce The Risk Of Recurrence Or As Primary Treatment In Inoperable Cases: 

• Adult: (consult Product Literature) 

Hookworm Infections: 

• Adult: 400 Mg For 1 Dose 

E. Granulosus, E. Multilocularis: 

• Adults: 800 Mg Daily In Divided Doses For 28 Days Followed By 14 Albendazole-free Days; Up To 3 Course Of Treatment May Be Given. 

Adjunct In Surgical Treatment, Pre-operative: 

• Adults: 800 Mg Daily In Divided Doses For 28 Days Followed By 14 Albendazole-free Days; Repeat Course Once Before Surgery. 

Adjunct In Surgical Treatment, Pre-operative & Post-operative: 

• Adults: 800 Mg Daily In Divided Doses For 28 Days Followed By 14 Albendazole-free Days; Repeat Cycle Once.

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