ATC codes:
P02CA03
EMLc
Indication
Filariasis
ICD11 code:
1G34.Z
INN
Albendazole
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core
Formulations
Oral > Solid:
400 mg tablet (chewable)
EML status history
First added in 2011
(TRS
965)
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
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DrugBank
Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Albendazole tablet (chewable) 400 mg was added based on evidence of efficacy and safety for the treatment of filariasis in combination with ivermectin.