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Does Albendazole Help In Treating E.histolytica?
Question: Is Albendazole a lumen agent that can be used after metronidazole to treat the lumen when curing Asymptomatic patients with E. histolytica? If not what can I buy in South XXXXXXX that is a lumen agent?
Brief Answer:
Albendazole is a broad spectrum antihelminthic
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Albendazole does not treat E. histolytica which is a protozoa. If you suspect that you may have worms, then albendazole may be used.
Iodoquinol, Paromomycin, or Diloxanide furoate may be used as an intraluminal agent. Please check with your pharmacist to know which all brands are available locally.
Best wishes,
Albendazole is a broad spectrum antihelminthic
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Albendazole does not treat E. histolytica which is a protozoa. If you suspect that you may have worms, then albendazole may be used.
Iodoquinol, Paromomycin, or Diloxanide furoate may be used as an intraluminal agent. Please check with your pharmacist to know which all brands are available locally.
Best wishes,
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