Active Ingredient | ANTIINFECTIVES |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS |
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Active Ingredient | ALBENDAZOLE |
Therapeutic Class | ANTHELMINTICS |
Indications | Threadworm, Whipworm, Roundworm, Strongyloides, Hookwormand Pinworm, neurocysticercosis |
Caution | Gastrointestinal discomfort, headache. Do not use during pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control while taking this medicine and for at least one month after your last dose. Patients being tr More ... |
Dose Range | Adults and Children 2 years and over: 400mg as a single dose. Strongyloides: 400mg as a single dose for 3 consecutive days. Cutaneous Larva Migrans: 400mg daily for 3 days. Neurocysticercosis: 2 tablets twice daily for patients over 60kg. Under 60 |
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Pregnancy | Avoid use in pregnancy. |
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Active Ingredient | LEVAMISOLE |
Therapeutic Class | ANTHELMINTICS |
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Active Ingredient | MEBENDAZOLE |
Therapeutic Class | ANTHELMINTICS |
Indications | Threadworm, roundworm, hookworm and whipworm |
Caution | Cramps and diarrhoea, rash, headache. Avoid in pregnancy and in infants. Pyrexia, constipation, headache, dizziness, itching, swelling of face or mouth. Tablets may be chewed, swallowed or crus More ... |
Dose Range | Adult and children 2 years and over: Threadworm 100mg as a single dose. Repeat regimen in 3 weeks if necessary. Whip worm, roundworm, hookworm 100mg twice daily for 3 consecutive days. |
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Pregnancy | Avoid use in pregnancy. |
Breast Feeding | Amount present in milk too small to be harmful but manufacturer advises avoid. |