Alentin®


Albendazole

Anti-anthelmintics (Antiparasite Preparations)



Indication:

Single or mixed intestinal infections caused by various helminths.


Dosage & Administration:

12 to 24 months: 200 mg as a single dose (Half of Alentin® 400 tablet or 5 ml Alentin® suspension). Adults & children (over 2 years): Ascariasis, enterobiasis, trichuriasis& hookworm infestation - 400 mg (One Alentin® 400 tablet or 10 ml Alentin® suspension) single dose. Strogyloidiasis or taeniasis - 400 mg once daily for three consecutive days. Giardiasis - 400 mg once daily for five days. Hydatid disease (Echinococcosis) - 400 mg twice daily for 28 days. 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, 400 mg twice daily for 28 days followed by 14 days without treatment may need to continue for months or years.


Preparation:

Alentin® 400 Tablet: Each box contains 2 × 20 blisters.
Alentin® Suspension: Each box contains 240 bottles each 10 ml suspension.