Albendazole 400mg Tablet

Albendazole 400mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the treatment of parasitic worm infections. It works by killing the worms that cause infections and stops the infection from spreading.

  • MANUFACTURER
    Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • SALT COMPOSITION
    Albendazole (400mg)
  • TYPE
    allopathy
  • PRODUCT INFORMATION
    Albendazole 400mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

    Some people may experience vomiting, dizziness, increased liver enzymes, nausea, and loss of appetite as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.
  • BENEFITS OF CALPOL TABLET

    In Treatment of Parasitic infections

    Albendazole 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many parasitic worm infections. It works by killing and stopping the further growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.
  • SIDE EFFECTS OF CALPOL TABLET

    Common side effects of Albendazole

    • Vomiting
    • Dizziness
    • Increased liver enzymes
    • Nausea
    • Loss of appetite
  • How to use Albendazole Tablet
    Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Albendazole 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
  • How Albendazole Tablet works
    Albendazole 400mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication. It works by keeping the worms from absorbing sugar (glucose), thereby depleting their energy level. This causes the worms to die and treats your infection.
  • FAQs

    Q. Is Albendazole 400mg Tablet an antibiotic?

    Yes, Albendazole 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine. It is used to treat various infections caused by worms. Albendazole 400mg Tablet should be taken only when prescribed by the doctor.

    Q. What is Albendazole 400mg Tablet used for?

    Albendazole 400mg Tablet is used for the treatment of infections caused by helminths (worms) like pin worms/thread worms, roundworms, hookworms, whip worms, liver flukes and tapeworm infections. Along with that, the medicine has shown good activity against some organisms that can survive without oxygen too, like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment for worms as there could be many worms against which Albendazole 400mg Tablet would not be effective.

    Q. How does Albendazole 400mg Tablet work?

    Albendazole 400mg Tablet works by killing the larva and the adult form of the worm by reducing the energy source (glucose) of the worms. This helps to decrease the mobility of the worms and they die eventually.

    Q. What is the best time to take Albendazole 400mg Tablet?

    Albendazole 400mg Tablet should be taken exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not self-medicate. However, it may be given once or twice a day depending on the condition you are being treated for. It may be taken in the morning or evening. It is usually prescribed to be taken on an empty stomach but you may be asked to take it with food for treating some conditions. Follow your doctor’s advice carefully to get the most benefit.

    Q. Does Albendazole 400mg Tablet kill eggs of the worms?

    No, Albendazole 400mg Tablet does not kill the eggs of the worms. It acts against the larva and the adult form of the worms only. You may have to take a second dose two weeks later, to lessen the chances of reinfection. Albendazole 400mg Tablet should be taken only as advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.

    Q. Is Albendazole 400mg Tablet safe?

    Albendazole 400mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

    Q. Is Albendazole 400mg Tablet effective for treating pinworms?

    Yes, Albendazole 400mg Tablet an effective medicine which is used for the treatment of pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis). It shows active action against the larval and the adult stages of the worms. Consult your doctor before taking any medicines for worm infections.

    Q. Is Albendazole 400mg Tablet an over the counter product?

    No, Albendazole 400mg Tablet is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine which means it can be bought with a valid prescription by a doctor only.

    Q. Does Albendazole 400mg Tablet kill tapeworms?

    Albendazole 400mg Tablet can work against tapeworms like Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for worm infestations.

    Q. Who should not take Albendazole 400mg Tablet?

    Albendazole 400mg Tablet should not be given to patients with known allergy to any other ingredients of this medicine, or any other similar medicines like mebendazole or thiabendazole, in the past. Signs of an allergic reaction may include an itchy skin rash, shortness of breath and swelling of the face or tongue. Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions before taking the medicine. Also, let your doctor know about any other medicines that you may be taking for any other conditions, as they may affect or be affected by this medicine.

    Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Albendazole 400mg Tablet?

    If you forget a dose of Albendazole 400mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.