ABZ TABS 4OOMG 1S
KSh50.00
ABZ TABLET contains Albendazole which belongs to the group of medicines called Anthelmintic drugs. It is used to treat parasitic worm infections in the body. It is highly effective in killing pinworms, tapeworms, hook worms, threadworms, roundworms and whipworms in the body and provides relief from various intestinal and systemic infections such as enterobiasis, ancylostomiasis, hymenolepsiasis, strongyloidiasis, ascariasis, trichuriasis and giardiasis.
ABZ TABLET can also treat worm infections of the brain (such as parenchymal neurocysticercosis) and liver, lung or lining of stomach walls (such as Chinese liver fluke disease, cystic hydatid disease) which are caused by larval form of tape worms.
Take ABZ TABLET for the stipulated duration instructed by your doctor even if you feel better during the midway of the therapy. Failing to complete the full course of the therapy or skipping doses in between the therapy may not result in adequate infection control.
Before taking ABZ TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. ABZ TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women due to increased risk of side effects.
Both men and women taking ABZ TABLET must use proper safety measures (such as usage of condom or contraceptive pills) to avoid pregnancy while taking ABZ TABLET and up to 3-6 months following discontinuation of the therapy.
The most common side effects of taking ABZ TABLET are stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache and increased liver enzymes. Contact your doctor if any of these side effects worsen.
USES OF ABZ TABLET Treats parasitic worm infections HOW ABZ TABLET WORKS ABZ TABLET is an antiparasitic medication. It binds to the parasite cell and disrupts their cell structure. It also collapses their metabolism and restricts them from absorbing sugar (glucose) which is essential for their growth and multiplication. This depletes the energy level of the parasite and causes cell death which in turn reduces the severity of the infection.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE Take ABZ TABLET as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and severity of the infection.
Do not stop taking ABZ TABLET once your symptoms subside. It is important to complete the full course of therapy with ABZ TABLET to achieve better infection control.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ABZ TABLET COMMON Headache, dizziness Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Increased liver enzymes Hair loss Fever during the initial days of the therapy UNCOMMON Skin rash with redness and itching Signs of low WBC count (such as flu-like symptoms) RARE Stop taking ABZ TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects such as:
Severe skin reactions (such as widespread skin rash, blistering, peeling or bleeding on any part of the skin with fever, chills, enlarged lymph nodes and malaise or pink or reddish skin lesions on palms or soles) Severe headache with nausea and vomiting, fits and vision problems Signs of liver problems (such as yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark colored urine and/or pale stools, nausea, weakness, fever) HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS Nausea or vomiting:
Take ABZ TABLET with, or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil rich or spicy foods. Please consult your doctor immediately if you experience severe nausea and vomiting.
Diarrhea:
Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated. Consuming ORS can also be beneficial. Do not consume any medicine on your own without consulting your doctor. If your diarrhea worsens, contact your doctor immediately.
Headache:
Rest and relax. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids such as water or electrolytes. Applying a pain-relieving balm on your forehead can be beneficial. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your headache. Consult your doctor if your headache worsens.
Dizziness:
Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or machines completely while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if your dizziness worsens.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY ABZ TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking ABZ TABLET if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Women of childbearing potential must use a suitable contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy while undergoing therapy with ABZ TABLET and for until 6 months after discontinuation of the therapy.
BREASTFEEDING ABZ TABLET is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES Do not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if you experience dizziness after taking ABZ TABLET.
KIDNEY ABZ TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
LIVER ABZ TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Therefore, consult your doctor for before taking it.
ALLERGY Do not take ABZ TABLET if you are allergic to albendazole.
OTHERS Before taking ABZ TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
Have any type of sugar intolerance Are a man planning to father a child Use in Pediatrics:
ABZ TABLET should be used in children and adolescents (aged between 1-18 years) only if prescribed by the physician. Proper dose adjustments and careful monitoring are required especially for very young children (aged between 1-6 years). ABZ TABLET is strictly not recommended for use in infants aged below 1 year. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice.
Use in Geriatrics:
ABZ TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
INTERACTIONS A. Drug – Drug interactions:
Before taking ABZ TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:
Praziquantel (a medicine used to treat parasitic infection of the blood) Ritonavir (a medicine used to treat HIV infection) Medicines used to treat epilepsy (Ex. phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital) Over dosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally took more ABZ TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the
ABZ TABLET contains Albendazole which belongs to the group of medicines called Anthelmintic drugs. It is used to treat parasitic worm infections in the body. It is highly effective in killing pinworms, tapeworms, hook worms, threadworms, roundworms and whipworms in the body and provides relief from various intestinal and systemic infections such as enterobiasis, ancylostomiasis, hymenolepsiasis, strongyloidiasis, ascariasis, trichuriasis and giardiasis.
ABZ TABLET can also treat worm infections of the brain (such as parenchymal neurocysticercosis) and liver, lung or lining of stomach walls (such as Chinese liver fluke disease, cystic hydatid disease) which are caused by larval form of tape worms.
Take ABZ TABLET for the stipulated duration instructed by your doctor even if you feel better during the midway of the therapy. Failing to complete the full course of the therapy or skipping doses in between the therapy may not result in adequate infection control.
Before taking ABZ TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. ABZ TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women due to increased risk of side effects.
Both men and women taking ABZ TABLET must use proper safety measures (such as usage of condom or contraceptive pills) to avoid pregnancy while taking ABZ TABLET and up to 3-6 months following discontinuation of the therapy.
The most common side effects of taking ABZ TABLET are stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache and increased liver enzymes. Contact your doctor if any of these side effects worsen.
USES OF ABZ TABLET Treats parasitic worm infections HOW ABZ TABLET WORKS ABZ TABLET is an antiparasitic medication. It binds to the parasite cell and disrupts their cell structure. It also collapses their metabolism and restricts them from absorbing sugar (glucose) which is essential for their growth and multiplication. This depletes the energy level of the parasite and causes cell death which in turn reduces the severity of the infection.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE Take ABZ TABLET as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and severity of the infection.
Do not stop taking ABZ TABLET once your symptoms subside. It is important to complete the full course of therapy with ABZ TABLET to achieve better infection control.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ABZ TABLET COMMON Headache, dizziness Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Increased liver enzymes Hair loss Fever during the initial days of the therapy UNCOMMON Skin rash with redness and itching Signs of low WBC count (such as flu-like symptoms) RARE Stop taking ABZ TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects such as:
Severe skin reactions (such as widespread skin rash, blistering, peeling or bleeding on any part of the skin with fever, chills, enlarged lymph nodes and malaise or pink or reddish skin lesions on palms or soles) Severe headache with nausea and vomiting, fits and vision problems Signs of liver problems (such as yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark colored urine and/or pale stools, nausea, weakness, fever) HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS Nausea or vomiting:
Take ABZ TABLET with, or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil rich or spicy foods. Please consult your doctor immediately if you experience severe nausea and vomiting.
Diarrhea:
Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated. Consuming ORS can also be beneficial. Do not consume any medicine on your own without consulting your doctor. If your diarrhea worsens, contact your doctor immediately.
Headache:
Rest and relax. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids such as water or electrolytes. Applying a pain-relieving balm on your forehead can be beneficial. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your headache. Consult your doctor if your headache worsens.
Dizziness:
Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or machines completely while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if your dizziness worsens.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY ABZ TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking ABZ TABLET if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Women of childbearing potential must use a suitable contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy while undergoing therapy with ABZ TABLET and for until 6 months after discontinuation of the therapy.
BREASTFEEDING ABZ TABLET is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES Do not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines if you experience dizziness after taking ABZ TABLET.
KIDNEY ABZ TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
LIVER ABZ TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Therefore, consult your doctor for before taking it.
ALLERGY Do not take ABZ TABLET if you are allergic to albendazole.
OTHERS Before taking ABZ TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
Have any type of sugar intolerance Are a man planning to father a child Use in Pediatrics:
ABZ TABLET should be used in children and adolescents (aged between 1-18 years) only if prescribed by the physician. Proper dose adjustments and careful monitoring are required especially for very young children (aged between 1-6 years). ABZ TABLET is strictly not recommended for use in infants aged below 1 year. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice.
Use in Geriatrics:
ABZ TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
INTERACTIONS A. Drug – Drug interactions:
Before taking ABZ TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:
Praziquantel (a medicine used to treat parasitic infection of the blood) Ritonavir (a medicine used to treat HIV infection) Medicines used to treat epilepsy (Ex. phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital) Over dosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally took more ABZ TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the
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