albendazole

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Drug Identity

Schedule

Prescription Only

Pregnancy Category

Unknown

Essential Medicine

Yes

Formulations

Available dosage forms and strengths.

FormStrengthPack Size
tablet400mg—

Indications

Conditions treated with albendazole, with dosing and administration details.

Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis)

Chapter 12: Tropical Diseases

Indication

Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis)

Adult Dose

400mg

Route

oral

Frequency

single dose

Katayama Syndrome

Chapter 12: Tropical Diseases

Indication

Katayama Syndrome

Adult Dose

3mg/kg

Route

oral

Frequency

3 times a day

Duration

30 days

Notes

Level: C, VEN: E

Acute Malnutrition

Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions

Indication

Acute Malnutrition

Adult Dose

000iu

Route

oral

Duration

22 years

Second Trimester (14 To 27 Weeks)

Chapter 6: Obstetric and Gynaecological Conditions

Indication

Second Trimester (14 To 27 Weeks)