Almex 200mg/5ml

INDICATION
Almex ® (Albendazole) is used in the treatment of single or mixed intestinal infections caused by Enterobius vermicularis (Pinworm, Threadworm), Trichuris trichiura (Whipworm), Ascaris lumbricoides
(Roundworm), Ancylostoma duodenale & Necator americanus (Hookworm), Taenia solium & Taenia saginata (Tapeworm), Strongyloides stercoralis. Albendazole is indicated in giardiasis in
children over 2 years of age. Albendazole in higher doses is indicated for the treatment of hydatid
disease.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
Age 12 to 24 months: 200 mg as a single dose (Half of Almex ® 400 tablet or 5 ml Almex® suspension).
Adults & children (over two years): 400 mg (One Almex® 400 tablet or 10 ml Almex ® suspension) as a single dose in cases of Enterobius vermicularis, Trichuris trichiura, Ascaris lumbricoides, Ancylostoma
duodenale and Necator americanus. In cases of strongyloidiasis or taeniasis, 400 mg (one Almex 400 tablet or 10 ml Almex suspension) as a single dose should be given for three consecutive days.
Giardiasis: 400 mg (one Almex 400 tablet or 10 ml Almex ® suspension) once daily for five days.
Almex ® (Albendazole) in hydatid disease (Echinococcosis) : In the treatment of echinococcosis, Almex® (Albendazole) is given by mouth with meals in a dose of 400 mg twice daily for 28 days for patients
weighing over 60 kg. A dose of 15 mg/kg body weight daily in two divided doses (to a maximum total daily dose of 800 mg) is used for patients weighing less than 60 kg. For cystic echinococcosis the 28-
days course may be repeated after 14 days without treatment to a total of three treatment cycles. For alveolar echinococcosis, cycles of 28 days of treatment followed by 14 days without treatment may need to continue for months or years. When three courses of therapy have been given in the pre or post surgical setting, optimal killing of cyst contents is achieved.

SIDE EFFECT
Side effects include epigastric pains, diarrhoea, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, constipation, pruritis and dry mouth.