ALBEN

*Chronic Strongyloides infection:* Adult: 400 mg twice daily for 3 days, dose may berepeated after 3 weeks if necessary Children 12-24 months: 200 mg as a single dose; Above 2 yr: 400 mg as a single dose. *Hydatid disease, in conjunction with surgery to reduce the risk of recurrence or as primary treatment in inoperable cases:* Adult: (consult product literature). *Hookworm infections:* Adult: 400 mg for 1 dose. *E. granulosus, E. multilocularis:* Adults: 800 mg daily in divided doses for 28 days followed by 14 albendazole-free days; up to 3 course of treatment may be given. *Adjunct in surgical treatment, pre-operative:* Adults: 800 mg daily in divided doses for 28 days followed by 14 albendazole-free days; repeat course once before surgery. *Adjunct in surgical treatment, pre-operative & post-operative:* Adults: 800 mg daily in divided doses for 28 days followed by 14 albendazole-free days; repeat cycle once.

Perform blood counts and liver function tests before treatment and twice during each course of treatment,non-hormonal contraceptive measures must be taken during, and for one month after treatment.

Theophylline, anticonvulsants, oral contraceptives & hypoglycaemics, anticoagulants.

Anorexia, furred tongue, GI disturbances, nausea, headache, dizziness, rash, fever, reversible alopecia, haematological and liver enzyme changes.