Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Albendazole(200mg)
Give this medicine to your child by mouth, preferably with a fat-containing food such as milk. This will help your child’s body absorb this medicine better. In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Albact 200mg Suspension, give the same dose again. The duration of the treatment depends on the type of worm your child is infected with. Usually, it is given as a single dose. Your child’s doctor may prescribe repeating this dose after two weeks to prevent re-infection. However, some specific types of infections may require you to give this medicine to your child for a few days to weeks. In such a case, you must give your child this medicine for the exact prescribed number of days because stopping this medicine too soon may cause re-infection.
Albact 200mg Suspension works by keeping the worms from absorbing sugar (glucose), thereby depleting their energy level. This causes the worms to die thereby treating your child's infection.
The pharmacokinetics of albendazole differ slightly between men and women: women have a lower oral clearance and volume of distribution, while men have a lower serum peak concentration. Albendazole undergoes very fast 1st-pass metabolism in all species, such that the unchanged drug is undetectable in plasma.
Albact 200mg Suspension does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Albact
Sore throat
Vomiting
Dizziness
Increased liver enzymes
Nausea
Loss of appetite
a type of blood disorder with a decrease in all types of blood cells called pancytopenia.
low blood counts due to bone marrow failure.
anemia.
low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils.
liver problems.
abnormal liver function tests.
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Whipworm infection.
Hookworm infection.
Pinworm infection.
Roundworm infection.
Other parasitic infections.
Albendazole has no known severe interactions with other drugs. Albendazole has no known serious interactions with other drugs.
Moderate interactions of albendazole include:
fosphenytoin.
acalabrutinib.
grapefruit.
phenytoin.
Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use.
Store below 30°C
Do not panic. Unless your doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Give this medicine to your child with a fat-containing food such as milk as it enables better absorption in the body.
Follow the prescribed dosage strictly. In case your child is prescribed to take this medicine for a few days, make sure to complete the dosage as stopping abrupting may lead to re-infection.
Worm infections are easily spread between family members. Your doctor may recommend treatment for all family members on the same day, whether or not they have any symptoms of infection.
Some self-care measures:
Do not give raw or undercooked food to your child. Instead give a balanced diet, containing herbs, fruits, and spices of therapeutic value
Encourage your child to wash their hands with soap and water every time they use the toilet as that will help prevent cross-infection
Trim your child’s nails frequently to disable any source of worm infection
Maintain a neat space and hygiene around your child.
Inform the doctor in case your child exhibits signs of allergic reaction like rash, itching, or any other sign of infection such as fever, blood in urine or vomit, bleeding from gums, or black, red, or tarry stools.
This medicine is known to elevate the levels of liver enzymes. Let the doctor know if your child exhibits any signs of a liver problem like dark urine, tiredness, upset stomach, light-colored stools, or yellow skin or eyes.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Albact 200mg Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. How can I know that my child is having a worm infection?
If your child complains of an itchy bottom (rectal area), difficulty sitting, fatigue, and restless sleep due to anal itching or persistent stomach pain with loss of appetite or frequent indigestion, it might indicate worm infestation. Another sign of worm infection is pica in which you may notice your child eating inedible substances such as mud. Speak to your child’s doctor as soon as you notice any of these in your child. The doctor may ask for your child’s stool and blood samples on 3 different days for examination. Depending upon the reports, the doctor will decide upon the treatment and prescribe your child with medicine.
Q. How can my child become infected with intestinal worms?
Children typically harbor the highest intensity of infection. The infection can be transmitted from the eggs of worms present in human feces which contaminate soil in areas with poor sanitation. Transmission can occur by drinking contaminated water or by eating contaminated vegetables and fruits without washing or peeling. Your child may also get infected by playing in the soil that is contaminated with the eggs of the worms. When your child returns home after playing, ask them to clean up using soap and water.
Q. What do deworming mean?
Deworming is the process of killing and expelling worms from the body. Albact 200mg Suspension is widely used for the deworming treatment for children.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Albact 200mg Suspension?
You can give your child medicines meant to relieve pain and fever unless your doctor has told you not to. However, there do exist some medicines that should not be given with Albact 200mg Suspension. So, to negate the risk of any side effects, talk to your child’s doctor before giving any other medicines to your child.
Q. What is the best time to give Albact 200mg Suspension to my child?
Albact 200mg Suspension can be given at any time of the day just remember to give it with a fat-containing food such as milk.
Q. Who should not take Albact 200mg Suspension?
Albact 200mg Suspension should not be given to children with known allergy to albendazole or any other similar medicines like mebendazole or thiabendazole, in the past. Signs of an allergic reaction may include an itchy skin rash, shortness of breath, and swelling of the face or tongue. Let the doctor know about all of your child’s medical conditions before giving the medicine. Let the doctor also know about any other medicines that your child is taking for any other conditions, as they may affect or be affected by this medicine.
