Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate

Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate is an anthelmintic drug used to expel hookworms and other nematodes. Prescribed internally.

Mechanism of action

Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate disrupts the processes of glucose transport in helminths, which leads to the death of parasites. The drug is active against adults and larvae of hookworms, necators, and strongyloides.

Indications for use

Bephenium Hydroxynaphthoate is indicated for the treatment of hookworm infection, necatoriasis, and strongyloidiasis.

Directions for use and doses

The drug is taken orally in tablet form.

Adults and children over 6 years of age are prescribed 2 tablets 3 times a day (morning, afternoon, evening) for 3 days.

Children from 2 to 6 years old - 1 tablet 3 times a day, also for 3 days.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Use with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Side effects

Dyspeptic symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), headache, skin rash are possible.

Drug interactions

Caution should be exercised during concomitant use with CNS depressants.

Release form and storage conditions

Available in the form of tablets of 0.1 g. Store in a dry place, protected from light at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.

Shelf life - 3 years. The drug is available with a prescription.

Trade name: Alcopar.

Bephenium hydroxynaphthoate (lat. Bephenium hydroxynaphthoas) is an anthelmintic drug.

The drug is used to expel roundworms and trematodes and is administered orally.

Side effects from taking the drug:

– stomach irritation;
– disruption of the gastrointestinal tract;
– diarrhea.

As a trade name, the drug is known as alcopar.