Bendex
Bendex contains Albendazole, an anthelmintic medication that kills sensitive parasites by keeping them from absorbing sugar (glucose), which causes them to lose energy and die.
Dosage by Body Weight
Usually taken as a single dose with food, especially a fatty meal to improve absorption for systemic infections. Chewable tablets should be crushed or chewed before swallowing.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy have not been established in infants of this weight range.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not routine
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Generally not recommended for infants under 1 year of age unless directed by a pediatrician.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 200 mg (5 ml suspension or half tablet)
- Frequency
- Single dose
- Tracking Notes
- Commonly used dose for children aged 1 to 2 years for intestinal worm eradication.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 400 mg (10 ml suspension or one tablet)
- Frequency
- Single dose
- Tracking Notes
- Standard dose for children over 2 years of age. A second dose may be repeated after 2-3 weeks if reinfection occurs.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 400 mg (10 ml suspension or one tablet)
- Frequency
- Single dose
- Tracking Notes
- May be repeated after 2 weeks for certain infections like enterobiasis (pinworm).
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | Use only if prescribed | Safety and efficacy have not been established in infants of this weight range. |
| 5-7 kg | Not routine | Use only if prescribed | Generally not recommended for infants under 1 year of age unless directed by a pediatrician. |
| 8-10 kg | 200 mg (5 ml suspension or half tablet) | Single dose | Commonly used dose for children aged 1 to 2 years for intestinal worm eradication. |
| 11-15 kg | 400 mg (10 ml suspension or one tablet) | Single dose | Standard dose for children over 2 years of age. A second dose may be repeated after 2-3 weeks if reinfection occurs. |
| 16-20 kg | 400 mg (10 ml suspension or one tablet) | Single dose | May be repeated after 2 weeks for certain infections like enterobiasis (pinworm). |
Formulation
TabletOral Suspension
Purpose
Used to treat infections caused by various parasitic worms, including roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, pinworm, and tapeworm.
Generic Name
AlbendazoleScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.