ZENTEPYX ALBENDAZOLE TABLETS USP 200mg.
For the use of Registered Medical Practitioner or a Hospital or a Laboratory only.
COMPOSITION:
Each uncoated chewable Tablet contains :
Albendazole U.S.P…….200 mg.
Excipients………………..q.s
Colour: Yellow oxide of Iron.
DESCRIPTION:
It has the advantage of single dose administration in many cases like ascariasis, hookworm (both species) and enterobiasis. The mechanism of action of albendazole is similar to that of mebendazole.
INDICATIONS:
Single or mixed-intestinal parasites-round worms, whipworms, threadworms, hook worms, tapeworms & strongyloides stercoralis. Hydatid cysts, giardial infections, neurocysticercosis.
CONTRA-INDICATION :
Hypersensitivity & Do not use in pregnancy.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS :
Hepatic and renal impairment, in Neurocysticercosis patients shoul be receive appropriate steroid and anticonvulsant therapy.
Paediatrics: Contraindicated in children below 1 year of age.
Pregnancy: Contraindicated
Lactation: Contraindicated
ADVERSE EFFECTS :
Nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, abnormal LFTs reversible alopecia.
DRUG INTERACTIONS :
Praziquantel: Efficacy of albendazole enhanced.
Cimetidine: albendazole sulphoxide concentration in bile and cystic fluid increased 2 fold in hydatid cyst diseases.
DOSAGE :
Adults: 400 mg as a single dose. Strongyloidiasis. Taniasis, H. Nana infections: 400 mg once daily for 3 consecutive days.
Hydatid disease: 400 mg twice daily with meals for 28 days. Therapy may be repeated after 14 days interval for a total of 3 cycles.
Children: 1-2 years 200mg as a single dose, above 2 years same as adults.
STORAGE:
Store in a Cool & Dry Place, Protect from light & moisture.
Keep all medicines out of reach of children.
PRESENTATION:
2 Tablets
Marketed by:
PYXUS PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD.
