PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

• Active ingredient: Albendazole 200 mg
• Drug class: Anthelmintic (anti-worm / deworming medicine)

Uses / Indications

Used to treat intestinal and tissue worm infections such as:

• Pinworm (threadworm)
• Roundworm
• Hookworm
• Whipworm
• Some tapeworm infections
• Mixed intestinal parasitic infections

Also used for:

• Routine deworming (especially in endemic areas)
• Prevention of worm reinfection in communities

Direction for Use

• Take with food, preferably fatty food (improves absorption)
• Can be chewed or swallowed with water
• Dose depends on infection:
• Often single dose or short course (1–3 days)
• In some cases (e.g., pinworm), a repeat dose after 2 weeks is needed
• Follow exact prescription instructions

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Abdominal pain
• Nausea or vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Temporary hair thinning (rare, usually with long use)

Serious (rare) side effects:

• Liver inflammation (yellow eyes/skin, dark urine)
• Low white blood cell count
• Severe allergic reactions (rash, swelling, itching)
• Fever or sore throat (sign of blood cell suppression)

Warnings

• Avoid in pregnancy, especially first trimester
• Use cautiously in liver disease
• Long-term or high-dose use requires liver and blood monitoring
• Not effective for bacterial or viral infections

Interactions

May interact with:

• Dexamethasone (may increase albendazole levels)
• Cimetidine (increases drug levels)
• Praziquantel (may increase effects of both drugs)
• Some anti-seizure medicines (may reduce effectiveness)
• Alcohol (may increase liver strain)

Cautions / Precautions

• Maintain good hygiene to prevent reinfection (handwashing, clean nails, washing bedding)
• Treat household contacts in pinworm infections if advised
• Avoid unnecessary repeated dosing without medical guidance
• Seek medical help if:
• Persistent vomiting
• Severe abdominal pain
• Yellowing of skin/eyes
• Unusual fatigue or fever