Almex 400 Albendazole 400mg

Indication

Almex 400 (Albendazole) is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic used to treat intestinal worm infestations including ascariasis, enterobiasis (pinworm), hookworm, whipworm (trichuriasis), strongyloidiasis, and neurocysticercosis.

Ingredients

• Albendazole 400 mg

Direction

For common intestinal worms (adults and children over 2 years): Single dose of 400 mg. For hydatid disease and neurocysticercosis: 400 mg twice daily for 28 days, repeated in cycles as directed by a physician. Take with food (fatty meal enhances absorption for tissue infections).

Side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• or abdominal pain.
• Headache.
• Dizziness.
• Elevated liver enzymes.
• Hair loss (with prolonged use).
• Bone marrow suppression — rare.

Precautions

• Contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy
• use reliable contraception during treatment.
• Monitor liver function in patients on prolonged therapy.
• May cause bone marrow suppression
• monitor blood counts with long
• term use.
• Keep out of reach of children.