Albenza Dosage

Generic name: ALBENDAZOLE 200mg
Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Drug class: Anthelmintics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 15, 2022.

Dosage

Dosing of ALBENZA will vary depending upon the indication. ALBENZA tablets may be crushed or chewed and swallowed with a drink of water. ALBENZA tablets should be taken with food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

Table 1: ALBENZA Dosage
Indication	Patient Weight	Dose	Duration
Hydatid Disease	60 kg or greater	400 mg twice daily, with meals	28-day cycle followed by a 14-day albendazole-free interval, for a total of 3 cycles
Hydatid Disease	Less than 60 kg	15 mg/kg/day given in divided doses twice daily with meals (maximum total daily dose 800 mg)
Neurocysticercosis	60 kg or greater	400 mg twice daily, with meals	8 to 30 days
Neurocysticercosis	Less than 60 kg	15 mg/kg/day given in divided doses twice daily with meals (maximum total daily dose 800 mg)	8 to 30 days

Concomitant Medication to Avoid Adverse Reactions

Patients being treated for neurocysticercosis should receive appropriate steroid and anticonvulsant therapy as required. Oral or intravenous corticosteroids should be considered to prevent cerebral hypertensive episodes during the first week of treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].

Monitoring for Safety Before and During Treatment

Monitor blood counts at the beginning of each 28-day cycle of therapy, and every 2 weeks while on therapy with ALBENZA in all patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Monitor liver enzymes (transaminases) at the beginning of each 28-day cycle of therapy, and at least every 2 weeks during treatment with ALBENZA in all patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)].
Obtain a pregnancy test in women of reproductive potential prior to therapy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].