Triclabendazole Dosage
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Fascioliasis
10 mg/kg orally every 12 hours for 2 doses
Comments:
-If the dosage cannot be adjusted exactly, the dose should be rounded upwards.
Use: For the treatment of fascioliasis
Usual Pediatric Dose for Fascioliasis
6 years or older: 10 mg/kg orally every 12 hours for 2 doses
Comments:
-If the dosage cannot be adjusted exactly, the dose should be rounded upwards.
Use: For the treatment of fascioliasis
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Known hypersensitivity to the active component, other benzimidazole derivatives, or any of the ingredients
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
-Administer with food.
-The tablets can be swallowed whole, divided in half and taken with water, or crushed and administered with applesauce; the crushed tablet with applesauce mixture is stable for up to 4 hours.
Storage requirements:
-Store below 30C (86F) in original pack.
General:
-The 250 mg tablets are functionally scored and divisible into 2 equal halves of 125 mg.
Monitoring:
-Cardiovascular: ECG in patients with history of QTc interval prolongation, with history of symptoms consistent with long QT interval, or receiving drugs that prolong QT interval
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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