{"product_id":"albendazole-200mg-olworm-2s","title":"Albendazole 200mg (Olworm) 2's","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOlworm tablet contains Albendazole which is a broad spectrum anthelmintic and antiprotozoal medicine that belongs to the benzimidazole class. It is commonly used to treat multiple intestinal parasite infections, such as ascariasis, pinworm, hookworm and whipworm infections, trichuriasis, strongyloidiasis, taeniasis, clonorchiasis, opisthorchiasis, cutaneous larva migrans, giardiasis, and gnathostomiasis.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePinworm,whipworm,hookworm and ascaris lumbricides infections:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChildren upto 2yrs: 200mg as a single dose (tablet or suspension).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdults and children above 2yrs: 400mg as a single dose (tablet or suspension).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStrongyloidiasis, hymenolepiasis and intestinal taeniasis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChildren over 2 years and adults: a daily dose of 400 mg (tablets or suspension) for 3 days. It is advisable to repeat the treatment after 10 or 21 days, given the life cycle of intestinal parasites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOpisthorchiasis and Clonorchiasis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdults and children over 2 years of age, 400 mg (tablets or suspension) 2 times daily for 3 days. Like many infestations are mixed and often include Opisthorchis viverrini and Chlonorchis sinensis, this dose is considered sufficient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCutaneous larva migrans:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChildren over 2 years and adults: a daily dose of 400 mg (tablets or suspension) for 1-3 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGiardiasis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChildren over 2 years and adults: a daily dose of 400 mg (tablets or suspension) for 5 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGnathostomiasis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChildren over 2 years and adults: a daily dose of 400 mg (tablets or suspension) for 14 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCystic echinococcosis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePatient weighing 60kg or more: 400mg Twice daily for 28 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBelow 60kg: 15mg\/kg\/day(given in 2 divided doses) for 28 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTreatment is repeated 3 times after 14 days drug holiday.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeurocysticercosis(active lesions caused by larva forms of the pork tapeworm,Taenia solium):\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePatient weighing 60kg or more 400mg Twice daily for 8-30 days.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePatient below 60kg: 15mg\/kg\/day(given in 2 divided doses) for 8-30 days.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHypersensitivity to benzimidazole class of drugs.Common side effects include gastro-intestinal discomfort,headache,dizziness,dry mouth,pruritis and nausea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47635128713516,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/OLWORM200mg.jpg?v=1704717265","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.africa\/products\/albendazole-200mg-olworm-2s","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}