WORMBURN
MRP: 20
Packaging: 10ml
Pack Type: suspension
Composition:
Albendazole 200mg
Indication:
Hook worm infestation, Tape worm infestation, Thread worm infestation, Round worm infestation.
Description:
Albendazole 200 mg is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic (anti-worm) medication used to treat a variety of intestinal and tissue parasitic worm infestations, including roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms. It works by inhibiting glucose uptake in parasites, leading to energy depletion and death of the worm.
Tags:
- Kills and expels intestinal parasites
- Effective for roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, and tapeworm infections
- Helps improve nutrient absorption post-deworming
- Safe for use in children and adults under medical supervision
- Used in mass deworming programs
Usage Information
Dosage
Children (2–12 years): 200 mg as a single dose Adults: Typically 400 mg, but 200 mg may be prescribed in some cases Form: Chewable tablet or oral suspension Always take under the supervision of a physician.
Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting Abdominal pain or discomfort Headache, dizziness Rarely: Liver enzyme elevation, rash
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to albendazole or benzimidazoles Liver disease or impairment Pregnancy (especially the 1st trimester) Not recommended in children under 2 years unless advised by a doctor
Availability
Albendazole 200 mg tablet, deworming medicine, antihelminthic tablet, treatment for worms, intestinal parasite treatment