Alzental 200 mg 6 tablets

Alzental 200 mg 6 tablets

Composition:

Active ingredient:
Micronized Albendazole 200 mg per dose.
Excipients:
Lactose monohydrate, maize starch, magnesium stearate, talc, sodium starch glycolate, polyplasidone XL, povidone K25, sodium lauryl sulfate, Opadry II white.

Description:

Alzental is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic containing micronized albendazole.
It is active against a wide range of intestinal and tissue parasites, including nematodes (roundworms), cestodes (tapeworms), and certain protozoa.

Indications for Use:

Primary Indications:

• Echinococcosis (hydatid disease): parasitic infection affecting the liver, lungs, and peritoneum.
• Neurocysticercosis: infection of the brain by the larvae of Taenia solium.

Also indicated for:

• Ascariasis.
• Enterobiasis.
• Hookworm infection (Ancylostomiasis).
• Strongyloidiasis.
• Trichuriasis (whipworm infection).
• Giardiasis.
• Capillariasis.
• Gnathostomiasis.
• Trichostrongylid infections.
• Lymphatic filariasis.

Dosage and Administration:

Take orally with food, accompanied by water.
Do not chew or crush the tablets.
Intestinal worms:
Adults & children ≥2 years: 400 mg single dose.
Strongyloidiasis: 400 mg once/twice daily for 3 days.
Giardiasis: 400 mg daily for 5 days.
Hydatid disease: 400 mg twice daily for cycles of 28 days.
Neurocysticercosis: 400 mg twice daily for 8-30 days.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to benzimidazoles.
Pregnancy.
Galactose intolerance.

Precautions:

Monitor blood counts.
Monitor liver function.
Pregnancy test required.
Risk of bone marrow suppression.

Side Effects:

Common: Abdominal pain, nausea, headache, dizziness.
Rare: Leukopenia, anemia, hepatitis, seizures, allergic reactions.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:

Contraindicated in pregnancy.
Use contraception during therapy and for 1 month after.
Use caution during lactation.

Storage Conditions:

Store below 30°C.
Keep out of reach of children.

Packaging:

A carton box containing a 3 blisters (2 tablets each) and leaflet.