What to Expect When Taking Albendazole

WHAT TO EXPECT (ALBENDAZOLE) SUPPLIES TO HAVE ON HAND BEFORE STARTING

1- VALBAZEN SUSPENSION 11% brand Albendazole – 2 x 500ml bottles or 1 litre
DO NOT REFRIGERATE – buy online from US Vet/Animal suppliers – Shake well before using.
Valbazen suspension appears to have superior absorption compared to albendazole tablets.

2- 10ml syringe

3- 1ml syringes if treating pets

4- Small sealed containers for taking dose to work

5- Amoxicillin 400mg 30-40 tablets available through Fishtank suppliers online w/o script Google “fish Amoxicillin”( to treat bacterial infections caused by the dead/rotting mites)

6- Benadryl Original Cough Medicine (Diphenhydramine) for the increase in itching

7- Stemetil/Nausetil Nausea tablets 5mg 30-40 tablets

8- Nurofen/Ibobrufen 200mg

9- Doxycycline 100mg tablets – 100 tablets = 6 weeks supply (for taking after the initial Valbazen treatment to prevent Lyme disease developing) available through fish tank suppliers. Google "fish Doxycycline". yes it is safe to take. It's the same as humans take.


DOSAGES

1. 10mls Valbazen every 12 hours. Eg: 7am + 7pm. Taken with a meal PLUS a tablespoon of butter on a piece of bread or some other source of fat. Eg; peanut butter.

2. PETS – I used Albendazole on my dog, but I believe someone else has recommeneded Mebendazole. I do not know anything about that drug. I used approximately one ml a day dog (under 10 kgs).
PLUS a teaspoon of thick sour cream or at least a tablespoon of liquid cream

Leave any spills or drops on their mouth for them to lick off.

NB: There is no point in treating yourself if you have animals in the house and do not treat them. They WILL have them as well, regardless of whether they are scratching or not. Your pet will get Herx responses as well. See explanation of Herx below.

If they go off their food, this is a sign they are feeling nauseous and have a temp. Stemetil & nurofen will ease their discomfort to get them through it.Work out their dose by their weight comparing it to what is on the bottle using common sense.

FATTY DIET & TOPICALS

It is unsure if a fatty diet is necessary. Some opinions are that it is unnecessary when treating gastrointestinal parasites. Necessary when treating skin parasites. I DID NOT consistently eat a high fat diet.

1. Take Valbazen suspension with a small glass of milk + your meal + some fat. About a tablespoon.If taking Albendazole pills Extra fat in the diet and crushing is necessary.

Valbazen suspension appears to have superior absorption to other sources of Albendazole.

2. TOPICALS. A topical is not necessary for a cure when using Albendazole and it is possible an oily based topical could interfere with the spread of Albendazole in the sweat. A simple cheap one like rubbing alcohol can provide peace of mind and does not interfere with the regime.


SYMPTOMS TO EXPECT

DAYS 5 -10
1. Increase in itching Increase in movement, even when no movement detectable before starting
2. A sense of irritation Increase in nips in areas previously thought clear 3. Increase in frequency of formed bowel actions 2-3 times per day (not diarrhoea)
4. Appearance of reddened “tracks” on skin where none previously detected.
5.“Bites” in areas not seen previously.
6. Bacterial infections – possible areas – sinuses, bladder, skin Purple/Red Patches and/or spots
7 "Bruises"– this is dead mites rotting under the skin
8. Pus in any sores, tracks or nodules – the body removing the dead mites

DAYS 10 – 20
1.Fear that it is not going to work.
2. Slow steady decrease in activity and bites daily

DAY 20 APPROX.
1.Hope kicks in

A CURE CAN TAKE FROM 30 - 60 DAYS. KEEP GOING