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Albenca 400 belongs to the group of anti-parasitic and anti-infective drugs with the main ingredient being Albendazol 400mg. The drug is indicated in the treatment of infection with one or more intestinal parasites such as roundworms, pinworms... However, using Albenca 400 in the treatment may experience some side effects. Therefore, before using Albenca 400, patients need to carefully study the information and follow the doctor's instructions.
1. Mechanism of action of the drug Albenca 400
What is Albenca 400 drug? Albenca medicine 400mg is effective in killing eggs, larvae and adult worms. Moreover, the ingredients of the drug also help inhibit the absorption of glucose, thus making them lose energy and not enough to live, and will be pushed out by bowel movements.
Albenca 400mg is completely absorbed orally and has a low bioavailability of 20%. Fat can help increase drug absorption. Albenca 400 is eliminated mainly in the feces up to 9-95% and only a small amount is excreted in the urine.
2. Uses of Albenca 400
Albenca medicine 400mg is indicated in the treatment of infection with one or more intestinal parasites such as roundworms, hairworms, pinworms, flukes, small liver flukes, migratory skin larvae...
However the drug Albenca 400 is also contraindicated in the following cases:
Patients with hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug Albenca 400 Pregnant women Patients with a history of bone marrow toxicity Children under 2 years of age also do not use Albenca 400 to treat disease.
3. Dosage and how to use Albenca 400
Albenca 400 is used to treat respiratory infections, especially infections caused by helminths. Therefore, for each case and different age, appropriate and specific doses will be assigned:
Treatment of roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, whipworms with adults and children over two years of age taking a single dose. 400mg and can be treated again after 3 weeks. For children under 2 years of age, a single dose of 200mg can be repeated after 3 weeks. Treatment of skin migrating larvae: Adults can apply the treatment dose of Albenca 400mg with a concentration of 400mg once a day and take it for 3 days. For children, the dose is 5mg/kg orally for n3 days. Treatment of cysticercosis: Adults use a dose of 800mg per day and take for 28 days. May repeat treatment if necessary. As for children over 6 years old, the drug can be used in the amount of 10 to 15 mg.day and taken for 28 days. It is also possible to re-treat if necessary. As for children under 6 years old, the specific dose has not been determined and needs to be prescribed by a doctor. Treatment of brain fluke larvae: Adults and children can apply the treatment dose of 15mg/kg/day and drink for 3 days. Repeat treatment after 3 weeks if deemed necessary. Treatment of tapeworms and strongyloides: Adults and children over two years of age use a single dose of 400mg once a day for about 3 days.C May repeat treatment after 3 weeks if necessary. As for children under 2 years of age, the dose of 200mg is applied once a day and also taken for 3 days, repeated treatment after 3 weeks if necessary. Albenca 400mg is available in tablet form that can be chewed, swallowed and mixed with food. There is no need to fast to use the drug.
Note: The above recommended therapeutic dose for Albenca 400 is for reference only. Therefore, before using Albenca 400, patients should be prescribed by a doctor.
If the patient has missed a dose of Albenca 400, use the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if the interval between the missed dose of Benzodent and the next dose is too close, skip the missed dose. Patients should not double the dose of Albenca 400, because it may cause an overdose. To overcome the situation of missing doses of Albenca 400, patients can set alarms or ask family members to remind them.
In case the patient accidentally uses Albenca 400 drug in excess of the prescribed amount and shows some unwanted signs, it is necessary to take the patient to the emergency room immediately.
4. Side effects and some notes when using Albenca 400
Albenca 400mg medicine may cause some unwanted side effects during treatment. However, with each case, Albenca 400 can occur in varying degrees from mild to severe.
Some common side effects caused by Albenca 400 include: fever, headache, increased liver enzymes, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting....
However, in some cases, Albenca 400 has May cause serious unwanted side effects with rare allergic reactions. These reactions may appear within minutes of using Albenca 400mg or may be longer within a few days. When serious side effects appear such as: allergies, leukopenia, kidney failure, etc., the patient should stop using Albenca 400 and need immediate medical assistance.
Although this is not a complete list of unwanted side effects of Albenca 400, if the patient feels unusual signs during treatment, they should immediately notify the doctor or medical staff. economic.
5. Some notes when using Albenca 400
Patients with cirrhosis have abnormal liver function before treatment with the drug needs to be carefully considered. Because the drug can be metabolized in the liver and cause liver toxicity for the patient. Also be careful with people with blood diseases. Pregnant women should not use Albenca 400. However, in case of necessity, it is still necessary to carefully analyze the benefits and risks of Albenca 400mg. Albenca 400 may affect alertness when driving and operating machinery. So users need to pay attention.
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