Tablet: Each tablet contains albendazole 200 mg.
Suspension: Each 20 ml suspension contains albendazole 400 mg.
Falben is a broad spectrum anthelmintic which exhibits vermicidal, ovacidal and larvacidal activity. It is indicated in the treatment of single or mixed worm infestation eg, hookworm, threadworm, tapeworm and liver flukes.
Adults and children over 2 years of age:
Tablet: See Table 1.
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Suspension: See Table 2.
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Suspension: It is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to albendazole or any ingredient in the formulation.
Use in Pregnancy: Tablet: It is contraindicated in pregnancy.
Suspension: Because albendazole has been associated with mild to moderate increases of hepatic enzymes in about 16% of patients receiving the drug in clinical trials, and may cause hepatotoxicity, liver function test should be performed prior to each course of albendazole therapy and at least every 2 weeks during treatment with the drug. If clinically important increases in liver function tests results occur, albendazole should be discontinued.
Patients should be examined for retinal lesions, and, if any are present, the need for treatment of patients should be weighed against the possibility of retinal damage resulting from albendazole use.
Caution is recommended when concomitantly use with cimetidine, corticosteroids, praziquantel, or theophylline.
Use in Pregnancy: Suspension: Albendazole may cause harm to the fetus and should be used during pregnancy only if the benefits justify the risk to the fetus and only in clinical circumstances where no alternative management is appropriate.
Use in Pregnancy: Tablet: It is contraindicated in pregnancy.
Suspension: Albendazole may cause harm to the fetus and should be used during pregnancy only if the benefits justify the risk to the fetus and only in clinical circumstances where no alternative management is appropriate.
Tablet: Transient abdominal pain or diarrhea may occasionally occur.
Suspension: The more frequent incident is abnormal liver function test result. Hypersensitivity (fever; skin rash or itching), neutropenia (sore throat and fever; unusual tiredness and weakness), granulocytopenia, pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia have been reported rarely. Leukopenia has occurred in less than 1% of patients receiving albendazole.
Store below 30°C. Protect from direct sunlight.
P02CA03 - albendazole ; Belongs to the class of benzimidazole derivative agents. Used as antinematodal.
Tab 200 mg x 10 x 10's. Susp 100 mg/5 mL x 20 mL x 1's.
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