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Solas Tablet contains Mebendazole
Solas Tablet uses for
Mebendazole is indicated for the treatment of pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis), round worm (Ascaris lumbricoides), hookworm (Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus), whip worm (Trichuris trichiura), tape worm (Taenia solium and taenia saginata) and threadworm (Strongyloides stercoralis) in single or mixed infections
Mebendazole 100 mg tablet and suspension: This have the same dosage schedule applies to adults & children.
Enterobiasis: A single tablet or 1 teaspoonful of the suspension.
Ascariasis, Ancylostomiasis, Trichuriasis: 2 tablets, one in the morning, the other in the afternoon for 3 consecutive days or 1 teaspoonful in the morning & 1 teaspoonful in the afternoon for 3 consecutive days
Taeniasis & strongyloidiasis:
- Adults: 2 tablets twice daily for 3 consecutive days.
- Children: 1 tablet twice daily or 1 teaspoonful twice daily for 3 consecutive days.
Mebendazole 500 mg tablet: One Mebendazole 500 mg tablet in a single intake regardless of body weight, for all nematode and some cestode infestations. The same dosage applies to adults and children age two years and above.
May be taken with or without food.
Symptoms: Alopecia, reversible liver function disturbances, hepatitis, agranulocytosis, neutropenia, glomerulonephritis, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Management: Within the 1st hr after ingestion, gastric lavage may be performed. Activated charcoal may be given if considered appropriate.
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