Albend 400mg Tablet
Rs.16.80for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Albend Tablet
alcohol interaction for Albend Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Albend Tablet
lactation interaction for Albend Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Albend 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Albend 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Albend 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Albend 400mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Albend 400mg Tablet
Albendazole(400mg)
Albend tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of parasitic infections.
How albend tablet works
Albend 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.
Common side effects of albend tablet
Vomiting, Dizziness, Increased liver enzymes, Nausea, Loss of appetite
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Expert advice FOR Albend Tablet
- You have been prescribed Albendazole to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
- It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Albendazole.
- Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
- Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
- Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
Frequently asked questions FOR Albend 400mg Tablet
Albendazole
Q. Is Albend 400mg Tablet an antibiotic?
Yes, Albend 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine. It is used to treat various infections caused by worms. Albend 400mg Tablet should be taken only when prescribed by the doctor.
Q. What is Albend 400mg Tablet used for?
Albend 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 Albend 400mg Tablet would not be effective.
Q. How does Albend 400mg Tablet work?
Albend 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.