Chuben DS 400mg

Tablet
Albendazole
Alco Pharma

Other Strength:

Alternative:
- Alphin DS 400mg
- BEN-A 400mg
- Almex 400mg
- ALDABEN-DS 400mg
- Sintel 400mg
- Albamax DS 400mg
- Albentas 400mg
- Abentel 400mg
- Alodoben DS 400mg



Chuben DS
Description:
Chuben (Albendazole) is a broad spectrum anthelmintic available as chewable tablets, each containing 400 mg of Albendazole USP. It is a very potent benzimidazole carbamate anthelmintic used in the treatment of various intestinal worm infestations and hydatid disease.

Composition:
Each chewable tablet contains Albendazole USP 400 mg.

Indication/Use:
Chuben (Albendazole) is indicated in –
Ascariasis, Trichuriasis, Strongyloidiasis and Hookworm infestations
– Enterobiasis, Capillariasis, Cysticercosis and Cutaneous larva migrans
- Hydatid disease
- Surgery as an adjunct therapy (either pre-or post-operatively)

Dosage Guideline:
The usual dose for adults and children aged 2 years or over with ascariasis (roundworm), hookworm infestations, trichuriasis (whipworm) and cutaneous larva migrans is 400 mg as a single dose. In strongyloidiasis, 400 mg is given daily for 3 consecutive days. This may be repeated after 3 weeks if necessary. In enterobiasis (pinworm, threadworm), children aged 2 years or more have been given a single dose of 100 mg repeated after 7 days; the adult dose is 400 mg repeated after 7 days. In hydatid disease, the usual dose is 400 mg twice daily for adults. This is mostly given for 28-day cycles with a 2-week interval between cycles. The number of cycles ranges from 1 to 12, though 3 cycles may be sufficient for most cysts.

Side Effects:
Gastrointestinal disturbances, headache and dizziness have been reported during treatment. These symptoms are usually mild and resolve without treatment. Rash, fever and rarely alopecia may occur during treatment.

Contraindication:
Albendazole is absolutely contraindicated during pregnancy.

Drug Interaction:
Albendazole has been shown to induce liver enzymes of the cytochrome P-450 system responsible for its own metabolism. There is, therefore, a theoretical risk of interaction with theophylline, anticonvulsants, anticoagulants, oral contraceptives and oral hypoglycaemics. Care should therefore be exercised during the introduction of Albendazole in patients receiving the above groups of compounds.

Use in Pregnancy & Lactation:
Albendazole is absolutely contraindicated during pregnancy.

Over Dose:
There is no experience of over dosage. Gastric lavage may be performed in the first two to three hours after ingestion. No specific antidote is known. However, symptomatic treatment and general supportive measures should be undertaken as required.

Precaution:
Elevations in hepatic enzyme levels and reversible reduction in total white cell count have occasionally been reported. These changes appear to be more common during treatment of E. multilocularis.

Therapeutic Class:
Anti Spasmodic

Dosage Form:
Tablet

Storage:
Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light.

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