COMPOSITION :

Each chewable f/c tablet contains : Albendazole 200 mg, 400 mg.

Each 5 ml suspension ( teaspoonful ) contains : Albendazole 100 mg.

DESCRIPTION :

Albex (Albendazole) is a broad spectrum anthelmintic. It is absorbed from GIT and completely converted in the plasma to the

active metabolite (sulphoxide) with a half- life of about 8 hours. It is . The metabolite is essentially eliminated in the urine.

INDICATIONS :

Albex is indicated in the treatment of single and mixed intestinal parasitic infections by Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworms ),

Trichuris trichuria (whipworms) , Enterobius vermicularis (pinworms ) ,Strongyloides stercoralis (threadworms) , Ancylostoma

dudenale and Nectar americanus (hookworms), hydatid (Echinococcosis tapeworms) and Neurocysticercosis (Taenia

tapeworms).

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION :

The tablets can be chewed , crushed or swallowed whole and preferly taken with food as follows:

*The dose may be repeated after 3 weeks if no cure is achieved following first dose.

RESTRICTIONS ON USE :

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Albendazole or any of product components.

Precautions

- For women of childbearing age (15 - 40 years), Albex should be administered within 7 days of normal menstruation or after a

negative pregnancy test.

- Albendazole is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.

-Caution should be taken in elderly with evidence of hepatic dysfunction.

- Caution should be taken in the presence of renal impairment and abnormal liver function test results.

Use in pregnancy and lactation

Albendazole should not be used in pregnant women, and breast feeding should be stopped while taking Albendazole and for at

least 5 days after finishing treatment.

DRUG INTERACTIONS:

Praziquantel may increase the plasma levels of Albendazole active metabolite.

SIDE EFFECTS :

Headache, dizziness, vomiting , gastrointestinal discomfort and mild skin rash.

OVERDOSE :

It is recommended that gastric lavage be performed and symptomatic supportive treatment be given if poisoning or excessive

overdosage by Albendazole is suspected.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS :

Albex chewable tablets : Store below 30ºC in a dry place , protect from direct sunlight .

Albex suspension : Store below 30ºC , protect from direct sunlight .

PRESENTATIONS :

Albex 200 chewable tablets : Blister pack of 2 tablets and hospital packs of different sizes.

Albex 400 chewable tablets : Blister pack of 1 tablet and hospital packs of different sizes.

Albex Suspension : Bottle of 20 ml.

Ascaris* , Ancylostoma

( hookworms)* and

Enterobius (pinworms)*

Neurocysticercosis (Taenia

tapeworms)

Trichuris (whipworms)*,

Strongyloides(threadworms)*

Adults and children over 2 years :

2 tablets (200mg) or 1 tablet (400 mg) or 20 ml of suspension as a single dose .

Adults and children over 2 years : 2 tablets (200mg) or 1 tablet (400 mg) or 20 ml

of suspension as a single dose once a day for 3 consecutive days .

Patients weighing 60kg or over : 2 tablets (200mg) or 1 tablet (400 mg) or 20 ml

of suspension twice daily for 8 - 30 days .

Patients weighing ˂ 60kg : 15mg/kg/day divided in two doses for 8 – 30 days. Max.

dose is 800mg/ day.

Hydatid (Echinococcus

tapeworms)

Patients weighing 60kg or over : 2 tablets (200mg) or 1 tablet (400 mg) or 20 ml of suspension

twice daily for 28 days then stop the treatment for 14 days, repeat this system two times .

Patients weighing ˂ 60kg : 15mg/kg/day divided in two doses for 28days. Max. dose is 800mg /day

then stop the treatment for 14 days , repeat this system two times.

Parasitic Infection Recommended Dosage

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Dimensions : 12 cm x 17 cm

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