Albol-DS 400 mg (Chewable Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Albendazole
Company	Ethical drugs limited

Title

Albol-DS

Categories

Anthelmintic

Description

Benzimidazole anthelmintic
Active against nematodes and cestodes
Vermicidal, ovicidal, and larvicidal activity
Inhibitory effect on tubulin polymerization

Indications

Hookworm infestation
Roundworm infestation
Threadworm infestation
Whipworm infestation
Strongyloides infestation
Tapeworm infestation
Opisthorchi infestation
Hydatid disease

Pharmacology

Broad spectrum anthelmintic
Blocks glucose uptake in helminths
Depletes energy level in parasites
Inhibition of parasite tubulin polymerization
Extensively metabolized in the liver

Dosage & Administration

400 mg single dose for certain infections
400 mg daily for 3 days for strongyloidiasis or taeniasis
200 mg for children of 1-2 years
Not recommended for children under 1 year
Dose for hydatic disease based on patient weight
400 mg for giardiasis

Interaction

No reported pharmacodynamic or pharmacokinetic interactions

Contraindications

Not recommended for neonates
Consider reduced dose for children under 10 kg
Not to be used in pregnancy or lactation
No need for dosage adjustment in renal, hepatic, or cardiac failure

Side Effects

Gastrointestinal disturbances
Headache
Dizziness
Changes in liver enzymes
Reversible alopecia
Rash
Fever
Blood disorders
Allergic shock
Convulsion and meningism

Pregnancy & Lactation

Category C drug
Avoid in pregnancy and lactation unless benefits outweigh risks

Precautions & Warnings

Regular blood counts and liver function tests
Avoid during breastfeeding
Exclude pregnancy before treatment
Constant medical supervision for Echinococcosis treatment

Therapeutic Class

Anthelmintic

Storage Conditions

Keep in a dry place
Away from light and heat
Keep out of the reach of children

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