How to Calculate Albendazole 200 mg / 5 mL (suspension) Dose

This calculator provides the albendazole dose for treating Ascariasis, Ankylostomiasis (hookworm), Enterobiasis (pinworm), and Trichuriasis (whipworm), using a concentration of 200 mg / 5 mL (40 mg/mL):

Dose in mg and Volume in mL:

Where:

• Condition: Select the parasitic infection (Ascariasis/Ankylostomiasis/Enterobiasis or Trichuriasis).
• Age Group: Children ≤ 2 years or > 2 years & Adults.
• Concentration: 40 mg/mL (200 mg / 5 mL).

Administer with a fatty meal to enhance bioavailability. ⚠️ Always consult a healthcare provider.

Using the Albendazole 200 mg / 5 mL (suspension) Dosage Calculator

Select the condition (Ascariasis/Ankylostomiasis/Enterobiasis or Trichuriasis) and age group (≤ 2 years or > 2 years & Adults). The calculator provides a fixed dose in mL and mg based on the protocol.

Example: Condition: Trichuriasis, Age Group: Children > 2 years & Adults:

Children > 2 years & Adults (Trichuriasis):
10.0 mL (400 mg) PO once daily for 3 days
Administer with a fatty meal to enhance absorption.

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Consult a healthcare provider before administering.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is albendazole used for?

Albendazole treats parasitic infections like Ascariasis (roundworm), Ankylostomiasis (hookworm), Enterobiasis (pinworm), and Trichuriasis (whipworm).

2. How is the dose determined?

Dose is fixed: 5 mL (200 mg) for children ≤ 2 years (Ascariasis/Ankylostomiasis/Enterobiasis), 10 mL (400 mg) as a single dose or for 3 days (Trichuriasis) for > 2 years & adults.

3. Can this be used for children under 2 years for Trichuriasis?

No, Trichuriasis dosing is not specified for children ≤ 2 years. Consult a doctor.

4. Why include weight if the dose is fixed?

Weight was previously used for eligibility, but it’s now removed; doses are based solely on condition and age group.

5. Should it be taken with food?

Yes, take with a fatty meal to enhance absorption.