Description
🧴 What it is
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Active ingredient: Albendazole 200 mg per 5 mL of suspension
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Formulation: White, milk‑flavoured oral suspension, 10 mL bottle
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Manufacturer/Registration: Produced by Duopharma Manufacturing (Bangi), Malaysia; approved by NPRA
✅ Indications
Treats single or mixed infestations of intestinal worms:
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Roundworm
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Whipworm
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Pinworm/threadworm
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Hookworm
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Tapeworm
💊 Dosage & Administration
| Worm Type | Age 1–2 years | Age ≥2 years / adults |
|---|---|---|
| Roundworm, whipworm, pinworm, hookworm | 1 tsp (5 mL) single dose | 2 tsp (10 mL) single dose |
| Threadworm/tapeworm | 1 tsp daily × 3 days | 2 tsp daily × 3 days |
| Mixed infestation | — | 2 tsp twice daily × 3 days |
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Shake before each use
⚠️ Contraindications & Precautions
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Not for use if:
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Known hypersensitivity to albendazole or any ingredients
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Pregnant or suspected pregnancy
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Children under 1 year of age
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Those with liver impairment
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Special precautions:
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Women of childbearing potential should take within 7 days of menstruation
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Use with caution in individuals with liver disease or blood disorders
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⚕️ How it works
Albendazole disrupts parasite energy production by inhibiting tubulin polymerisation, effectively killing eggs, larvae, and adult worms
🧊 Storage & Handling
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Store in a cool, dry place below 30 °C
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Keep tightly sealed, out of reach of children
ℹ️ Inactive Ingredients
Includes sugar, sorbitol, xanthan gum, trisodium citrate, citric acid, parabens (methyl/propyl), propylene glycol, condensed milk flavour, and purified water
💬 Patient Tips
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Shake well before each dose
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One treatment may be repeated after 6 months as routine “deworming maintenance”
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Not suitable during pregnancy—wait until confirmed negative
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