Therapeutic Action
Anthelminthic
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Anthelminthic
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Ascariasis (Ascaris lumbricoides), trichuriasis (Trichuris trichiura), hookworm infections (Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus), enterobiasis (Enterobius vermicularis), trichinellosis (Trichinella sp)
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Do not administer to children under 6 months. May cause: gastrointestinal disturbances, headache, dizziness. Pregnancy: avoid during the first trimester Breast-feeding: no contra-indication
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100 mg tablet
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Ascariasis, trichuriasis, hookworm infections Child over 6 months and adult: 100 mg 2 times daily for 3 days Child over 6 months but under 10 kg: 50 mg 2 times daily for 3 days Enterobiasis Child over 6 months and adult: 100 mg single dose Child over 6 months but under 10 kg: 50 mg single dose A second dose may be given after 2 to 4 weeks. Trichinellosis Child over 2 years: 2.5 mg/kg 2 times daily for 10 to 15 days Adult: 200 mg 2 times daily for 10 to 15 days
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Use albendazole in preference to mebendazole: albendazole is easier to use and is preferred in mixed infections as it has a broader spectrum of activity. Tablets are to be chewed or crushed: follow manufacturer's instructions. Take tablets between meals.
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– – Below 25 °C
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100 mg 2 times daily for 3 days
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100 mg single dose
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200 mg 2 times daily for 10 to 15 days
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