Generic name: albendazole [ al-BEN-da-zole ]
Brand name: Albenza
Dosage form: oral tablet (200 mg)
Drug class:Anthelmintics
What is albendazole?
Albendazole is an anthelmintic (an-thel-MIN-tik) or anti-worm medication. It prevents newly hatched insect larvae (worms) from growing or multiplying in your body.
Albendazole is used to treat certain infections caused by worms such as pork tapeworm and dog tapeworm.
Albendazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Albendazole may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control while taking albendazole and for at least 3 days after your last dose.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to albendazole, or to similar drugs such as mebendazole.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
eye problems (especially a problem with your retina);
liver disease; or
bone marrow suppression.
Albendazole may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine and for at least 3 days after your last dose. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
How should I take albendazole?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guid...
