Colaz 200 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

10 ml bottle: ৳ 19.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Albendazole
Company	Cosmic pharma ltd
Also available as	Colaz 400 mg chewable tablet

Indications

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

Description

Benzimidazole anthelmintic

Pharmacology

Broad spectrum anthelmintic
Vermicidal
Ovicidal
Larvicidal
Blocks glucose uptake in helminths
Depletes energy levels in helminths
Inhibits tubulin polymerization

Dosage & Administration

400 mg dose for adults and children over 2 years
200 mg dose for children of 1-2 years
Not recommended for children under 1 year
400 mg twice daily for hydatid disease in patients over 60 kg
15 mg/kg body weight daily for hydatid disease in patients less than 60 kg
400 mg once daily for giardiasis for 5 days

Interaction

No reported pharmacodynamic or pharmacokinetic interactions

Contraindications

Not for use in neonates
Reduced dose for children under 10 kg
Avoid in pregnancy or suspected pregnancy
No general dosage reduction for concurrent diseases

Side Effects

Gastrointestinal disturbances
Headache
Dizziness
Changes in liver enzymes
Reversible alopecia (rare)
Rash
Fever
Blood disorders
Allergic shock
Convulsions
Meningism

Pregnancy & Lactation

Albendazole should be avoided in pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

Blood counts and liver function tests necessary
Caution in breastfeeding
Exclude pregnancy before treatment
Constant medical supervision for Echinococcosis
Regular monitoring of serum-transaminase concentrations
Regular monitoring of leucocyte and platelet counts

Therapeutic Class

Anthelmintic

Storage Conditions

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

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