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Aben 200 MG Syrup

Manufactured byLaborate Pharmaceutical Ltd.
ContainsAlbendazole
Description
Aben 200 MG Syrup is an antiparasitic medication used in the prevention and treatment of parasitic infections caused by tapeworms, pinworms, and hookworms.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Aben 200 MG Syrup

  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach discomfort and pain
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Fever with chills
  • Difficulty in swallowing
  • Peeling and blistering of skin
  • Hair loss or thinning of the hair
  • Swelling of eyelids, face, lips, tongue
  • Sore throat and hoarseness
  • Joint or muscle pain
  • Weight loss

Uses of Aben 200 MG Syrup

What is it prescribed for?

  • Whipworm infection
  • Hookworm infection
  • Pinworm infection
  • Roundworm infection
  • Other parasitic infections
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use if you are allergic to Albendazole or any other drug belonging to the Benzimidazoles class of medicines.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Liver Diseases

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases since it may increase the levels of liver enzymes. Close monitoring of liver enzyme levels is recommended for such patients. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Bone Marrow Suppression

This medicine may alter the functionality of bone marrow, resulting in a decreased count of white blood cells. Close monitoring of white blood counts may be necessary based on the clinical condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases.

Retinal Damage

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of eye diseases such as retinal lesions due to the increased risk of retinal damage. It is advised that you inform the doctor about all your medical conditions before beginning treatment with this medicine. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Missed Dose

Take/administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Carbamazepine

Metronidazole

Cimetidine

Fosphenytoin

Phenytoin

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Consumption of grapefruit juice is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take/administer this medicine as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by disrupting certain vital functions in the worm's body. This results in draining the worm's energy, eventually killing it.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Anthelmintics

Schedule

Schedule H

Albendazole: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2020 [cited 13 January 2020]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a610019.html

Albendazole - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 13 January 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00518

[Internet]. Sg.gsk.com. 2020 [cited 13 January 2020]. Available from:

https://sg.gsk.com/media/574582/zentel.pdf
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Information on this page was last updated on 14 Jan 2020

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