Uses of Euroalba

Euroalba is a drug that treats parasites in the human body such as worms, worms and worm larvae. With the main ingredient is Albendazole, Euroalba drug has the ability to destroy many types of worms in the intestinal tract.

Euroalba belongs to the group of drugs that treat parasites, infections, viruses and fungi. The active ingredient is Albendazole 400mg. Albendazole works to kill larvae, eggs, and adult worms by inhibiting the worm's ability to absorb glucose. From there, the worm loses energy, cannot live, and makes the worm immobile and then dies.
The active ingredient Albendazole in Euroalba has a broad spectrum of activity against intestinal worms including hookworms, roundworms, pinworms, strongyloides, whipworms, Capillaria worms, helminths, and other larvae that migrate in the skin. and muscle or tissue tapeworm and tapeworm larvae.
Euroalba is prepared in the form of chewable tablets and is indicated for use in the following cases:
Treatment of infection with 1 or more intestinal parasites such as: Roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, pinworm beak, strongyloidiasis, hairworm, melon seed fluke, liver fluke, beef fluke and pork fluke. Treatment of migratory skin larvae, tapeworm larvae causing brain damage. Euroalba is used in the treatment of cystic cysts but is not surgical. However, the long-term benefits of this measure need to be further evaluated.

Euroalba is used by chewing and swallowing. Medicines can be crushed and mixed with food. Before taking the medicine, there is no need to fast or use an enema.
Dosage of Euroalba drug depends on the type of parasite, specifically as follows:
Roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, hairworm: Children over 2 years old and adults take a single dose of 400mg, after 3 weeks can re-treatment. Children under 2 years old only take a single dose of 200mg and after 3 weeks can be treated again. Larvae migrating in the skin: Adults use a dose of 400mg / time / day, using the drug within 3 days. Children use Euroalba at a dose of 5mg/kg body weight/day. Take the medicine within 3 days. Cystic disease: Adults use a dose of 800mg / day, used for 28 days, can be treated again if necessary. Children over 6 years old use a dose of 10-15mg/kg body weight/day, used for 28 days and can be re-treated if necessary. Children under 6 years of age should not use Euroalba because the dose has not been determined. Brain fluke larvae: Children and adults use a dose of 15 mg/kg body weight/day, using the drug for a period of 30 days. After 3 weeks, the treatment can be repeated if necessary. Tapeworms, strongyloides: Children over 2 years old and adults use 400mg/time/day, take the drug for 3 days and after 3 weeks can use Euroalba again if necessary. Children under 2 years old use 200mg / time / day, take the drug for 3 days and can repeat after 3 weeks in case of need. Overdosage of Euroalba requires emergency resuscitation and symptomatic treatment with activated charcoal or gastric lavage.

Euroalba can cause some side effects with the following frequency:
Common: Dizziness, headache, fever, increased pressure in the brain. Abnormal liver function, hair loss, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. These symptoms usually appear when Euroalba is used for a short time (less than 3 days). These symptoms may be worse if the drug is used in high doses and for a long time to treat tapeworm larvae or cysts that cause brain damage. Uncommon: Allergic reactions, leukopenia, urticaria, skin rash and acute renal failure. Rare: Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia and agranulocytosis. Usually, the side effects of Euroalba are not severe and are reversible without the need for treatment. Mandatory discontinuation of the drug when liver function is abnormal and white blood cells decrease.

Do not use Euroalba in people with hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug, Benzimidazole group, pregnant women, children under 2 years old and people with a history of bone marrow toxicity. Consider Euroalba in patients with abnormal liver function because the drug is metabolized in the liver and may cause hepatotoxicity in rare cases. People with blood diseases also need to be careful before taking the drug. Women should not become pregnant after taking Euroalba for at least 1 month. If pregnancy is discovered while taking the drug, the drug must be stopped immediately. Breastfeeding women should use caution when taking Euroalba because the amount of drug excreted in milk has not been determined. Euroalba may interact with Dexamethasone, Praziquantel, Cimetidine and increase the concentration of albendazole in plasma or in bile and cyst fluid. Above is all information about Euroalba drug, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Euroalba treatment at home because there may be unwanted side effects.