Does Albendazole Help In Treating E.histolytica?

Posted on Thu, 6 Aug 2015

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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?

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (55 minutes later)

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,

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