Tab. Bendex 500 mg information and price in Bangladesh

Information: Tab. Bendex 500 mg

Therapeutic action – Anthelminthic Indications – Ascariasis (Ascaris lumbricoides), trichuriasis (Trichuris trichiura), hookworm infections (Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus), enterobiasis (Enterobius vermicularis), trichinellosis (Trichinella spp) Presentation – 100 mg and 500 mg tablets Dosage and duration – Ascariasis, trichuriasis, hookworm infections Child over 6 months and adult: 100 mg twice daily for 3 days Child over 6 months but under 10 kg: 50 mg twice daily for 3 days – Enterobiasis Child over 6 months and adult: 100 mg as a single dose Child over 6 months but under 10 kg: 50 mg as a single dose A second dose may be given after 2 to 4 weeks. – Trichinellosis Child over 2 years: 5 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses for 10 to 15 days Adult: 400 mg/day in 2 divided doses for 10 to 15 days Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions – Do not administer to children under 6 months. – May cause: gastrointestinal disturbances, headache, dizziness. – Pregnancy: avoid during the first trimester – Breast-feeding: no contra-indication Remarks – Albendazole is easier to use and is preferred in mixed infections as it has a broader spectrum of activity. – Tablets are to be chewed or crushed: follow manufacturer's instructions. – Take tablets between meals. – Storage: below 25°C – – https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682315.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mebendazole

Caution: Tab. Bendex 500 mg

Before taking Tab. Bendex 500 mg, inform your doctor if you or your child have liver or kidney problems or any allergies. It should be used with caution in patients with liver problems due to alcohol to prevent the risk of liver damage.

Tab. Bendex 500 mg should be used with caution in pregnant women only if clearly advised by the doctor and can be used in breastfeeding women.

Tab. Bendex 500 mg is not recommended for use in children less than 10 years of age and should be used with caution in elderly patients.

Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects or unusual effects during treatment with Tab. Bendex 500 mg.

Safety: Tab. Bendex 500 mg

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tab. Bendex 500 mg