Stability and Storage Store in a tightly sealed container, protected from light, and at room temperature. Stability of compounded formulations has not been investigated.
Side Effects Leukopenia and thrombocytopenia are possible in dogs and cats. Albendazole Powder has an affinity for rapidly dividing cells and may cause toxicity to bone marrow and intestinal epithelium. High doses have been associated with bone marrow toxicity
Treatment of all infected (even asymptomatic) is necessary to prevent complications of the disease (bicircular migration, intestinal perforation) and the spread of the disease. The first-choice drug is mebendazole.
A single dose of albendazole 400 mg is also available. The stool test is repeated after 2 weeks. If eggs are found in the stool, the treatment is repeated. It is necessary to prescribe treatment to all persons in contact with the sick person.
Treatment of all infected (even asymptomatic) is necessary to prevent complications of the disease (bicircular migration, intestinal perforation) and the spread of the disease. The first-choice drug is mebendazole. A single dose of albendazole 400 mg is also available. The stool test is repeated after 2 weeks. If eggs are found in the stool, the treatment is repeated. It is necessary to prescribe treatment to all persons in contact with the sick person.
Trichinosis is treated with anthelmintic agents (albendazole tablets, mebendazole). Glucocorticosteroids are prescribed in combination with anthelmintic agents to relieve hyperallergic reactions. Subjects with severe to moderate forms of trichinosis are monitored in a healthcare facility for 6 to 12 months.