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💊 Albendazole Oral Liquid 200 mg/5 mL
(Pediatric Formulation – Anthelmintic / Deworming Medicine)
🧪 Nature / Drug Class
🔹 Benzimidazole derivative
🔹 Broad-spectrum antiparasitic suspension
🔹 Pediatric formulation – pleasant-flavored oral liquid
🩺 Purpose / Indications
✅ Used for the treatment of:
- Intestinal worm infections (roundworm, whipworm, hookworm, pinworm)
- Giardiasis (off-label)
- Hydatid disease (echinococcosis)
- Neurocysticercosis (with adjuncts)
- Commonly used in mass deworming in children
⚙️ Advantages
✔️ Child-friendly oral liquid form
✔️ Accurate dosing by weight
✔️ Ideal for children who cannot swallow tablets
✔️ Single-dose therapy often effective for most intestinal parasites
📦 Common Packaging
📦 Bottle of 10 mL, 15 mL, or 30 mL
🧪 Concentration: 200 mg/5 mL (i.e., 40 mg/mL)
⚠️ Patient Advice / Precautions
❗ Shake well before use
❗ Administer using a measuring spoon or syringe
❗ Can be taken with or without food (fatty meal improves absorption)
💢 Side effects may include:
- Nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness
- Temporary increase in liver enzymes (rare with long-term use)
🛑 Not recommended in first trimester of pregnancy
👶 Use under pediatric supervision only
🧊 Storage
🌡 Store below 25°C
🚫 Protect from light and freezing
🔒 Keep tightly closed and out of reach of children