ALBENDAZOLE 200mg. IP

A broad-spectrum anthelmintic or anti-worm drug that addresses a wide range of intestinal helminths including cestodes, nematodes, trematodes, and protozoans. (Jong-Yil Chai, 2021) A preferred benzimidazole derivative for mass treatment of multiple infections with Ascaris, hookworm, and Trichuris. (P Jongsuksuntigul, 1993) An effective and safe treatment for single and multiple helminth infections in children under 2 years of age. (H O Pamba, 1989) Achieves cure rates of 100% in both Ascaris lumbricoides and Necator americanus respectively, 83% in Trichuris trichiura and 66% in Hymenolepis nana. (H O Pamba, 1989) The cure rates in trichuriasis are, 82%, 66%, and 37% respectively in mild, moderate, and heavy infections. (D G de Silva, 1989) Exhibits ovicidal, larvicidal, and vermicidal effects on parasites. (Jong-Yil Chai, 2021) Inhibits the glucose uptake of parasites that eventually leads to cell death. (Jong-Yil Chai, 2021) A safe and effective treatment for common helminthic infections. (R Prasad, 1985) More efficacious than mebendazole against hookworm infections. (Peter Steinmann, 2011) The efficacy against hookworm in terms of cure rate and egg reduction rate is 87% and 93%, respectively. (Wolelaw Bezie, 2021) More effective drug than other available anthelmintic drugs. (S Ramalingam, 1983) More active than mebendazole against hookworm infections in children, both in terms of egg reduction rate (92.8% vs. 62.4%) and cure rate (81.8% vs. 17.2%). (A Bartoloni, 1993)