Tab. Alentin DS 400 mg information and price in Bangladesh

Information: Tab. Alentin DS 400 mg

Therapeutic action – Anthelminthic Indications – Ascariasis (Ascaris lumbricoides), enterobiasis (Enterobius vermicularis), hookworm infections (Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus) – Trichuriasis (Trichuris trichiura), strongyloidiasis (Strongyloides stercoralis) – Trichinellosis (Trichinella spp) Presentation – 400 mg tablet Dosage and duration – Ascariasis, enterobiasis, hookworm infections Child over 6 months and adult: 400 mg as a single dose Child over 6 months but under 10 kg: 200 mg as a single dose In the event of enterobiasis, a second dose may be given after 2 to 4 weeks. – Trichuriasis, strongyloidiasis Child over 6 months and adult: 400 mg once daily for 3 days Child over 6 months but under 10 kg: 200 mg once daily for 3 days – Trichinellosis Child over 2 years: 10 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses for 10 to 15 days Adult: 800 mg/day in 2 divided doses for 10 to 15 days Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions – Do not administer to children under 6 months. – Do not administer to patients with ocular cysticercosis. – May cause: • gastrointestinal disturbances, headache, dizziness; • neurological disorders (headache, seizures) in patients with undiagnosed neurocysticercosis. – Pregnancy: avoid during the first trimester – Breast-feeding: no contra-indication Remarks – Tablets are to be chewed or crushed: follow manufacturer's recommendations. – In the treatment of strongyloidiasis, ivermectin is more effective than ALENTIN DSdALENTIN DS. – ALENTIN DSdALENTIN DS is also used in the treatment of cutaneous larva migrans (Ancylostoma braziliense and caninum), larval cestode infections (hydatid disease, certain forms of neurocysticercosis) and in mass treatment for lymphatic filariasis (check national recommendations). – Storage: below 25°C – – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albendazole https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a610019.html

Caution: Tab. Alentin DS 400 mg

Before taking Tab. Alentin DS 400 mg, inform your doctor if you or your child have liver or kidney problems or any allergies. It should be used with caution in patients with liver problems due to alcohol to prevent the risk of liver damage.

Tab. Alentin DS 400 mg should be used with caution in pregnant women only if clearly advised by the doctor and can be used in breastfeeding women.

Tab. Alentin DS 400 mg is not recommended for use in children less than 10 years of age and should be used with caution in elderly patients.

Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects or unusual effects during treatment with Tab. Alentin DS 400 mg.

Safety: Tab. Alentin DS 400 mg

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tab. Alentin DS 400 mg