Zeben Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Albendazole

Indications/Uses

Single or mixed infestations of roundworm, whipworm, pinworm/threadworm, hookworm, tapeworm, Strongyloides stercoralis & Opisthorchis viverrini.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >2 yr 400 mg as a single dose. Strongyloides infections 400 mg/day for 3 consecutive days. Opisthorchiasis 400 mg bid for 3 consecutive days.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy.

Special Precautions

High dose.

Adverse Reactions

Epigastric pain, headache, dizziness, pruritus, vomiting, diarrhea.

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MIMS Class

Anthelmintics

ATC Classification

P02CA03 - albendazole ; Belongs to the class of benzimidazole derivative agents. Used as antinematodal.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Zeben susp 200 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

10 mL x 1's

Zeben

albendazole

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical