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Presentation
Helmiban DS Vet bolus: Each bolus contains Albendazole USP 1200 mg.
Description
Albendazole is a member of the Benzimidazole group of anthelmintic agents which is an ideal broad-spectrum anthelmintic. Albendazole inhibits polymerization of tubulin causes loss of cytoplasmic microtubules that leads to impaired uptake of glucose, depletes glycogen stores, degenerative change in the endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria & decrease the production of ATP. It also inhibits the enzyme fumarate reductase which is a co-enzyme in many cellular oxidation-reduction reactions that result in no energy production and immobilization and death of parasites.
Indications
Albendazole is used as an anthelmintic against most nematodes and cestodes. It is effective against these gastro-intestinal parasites Bunostomum, Chabertia, Cooperia, Haemonchus, Ostertagia, Nematodirus, Strongyloides, Dictyocaulusviviparus, Monieziaexpansa, Liver flukes, and Paramphistomes. It is also effective against different types of worms, lung flukes, and lung nematodes.
Dosage & Administration
Side Effects
Albendazole is time tested and clinically proven well-tolerated drug. Established a wide safety margin than any other anthelmintic due to a greater selective affinity for parasitic b-tubulin than for animal tissues. However, in some cases, nausea and vomiting may occur.
Precautions
Before using Albendazole inform the registered Veterinarian that your animals are not allergic to it; or to other benzimidazole anthelmintic drugs (e.g. Mebendazole).
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
Albendazole should not use the first 45 days of pregnancy of a cow. Do not administer to ewes or does during the first 30 days of pregnancy. Sufficient data on use during lactation is not available. Therefore breastfeeding should be discontinued during and for a minimum of 5 days after treatment.
Drug Interaction
Cimetidine, Praziquantel, and Dexamethasone have been reported to increase the plasma levels of Albendazole active metabolite.
OverDose
If poisoning or excessive overdosage is suspected, it is recommended for vomiting be induction or gastric lavage and such symptomatic supportive therapy to be administered.
Withdrawal Period
Storage
Do not store above 30 degrees centigrade. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children.
Commercial Pack
Helmiban DS Vet bolus: Each box contains 10 blisters of 2 boli.
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