About Alba Tablet 200mg
Alba Tablet 200mg contains Albendazole, an anthelmintic used to remove intestinal parasites.
Alba Tablet 200mg Uses
- Treats roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and threadworm infections
- Used for tapeworm infections including Taenia species
- Treats hydatid disease caused by Echinococcus alongside other measures
- Used for giardiasis in some treatment protocols
- Part of routine deworming for school age children across Pakistan
Alba Tablet 200mg Benefits
- Single or short course dosing makes treatment simple to complete
- Improves appetite, growth and energy levels in children with worm infections
- Reduces anemia linked to hookworm related blood loss over time
- Widely available and affordable across Pakistan
What Experts Say
Albendazole is a benzimidazole anthelmintic that works by blocking glucose uptake in parasitic worms, slowly starving and killing them over several days. Its broad spectrum activity against multiple worm species makes it a preferred single agent for mixed infections.
Intestinal worm infections remain common in Pakistan, particularly among school age children in areas with limited access to clean water and sanitation. A single 400mg dose clears most simple infections, though doctors extend treatment to three days for heavier worm loads or specific species such as strongyloides.
Physicians usually recommend treating the whole household together when one member tests positive, since reinfection is common within families sharing the same environment. Routine blood counts are not required for a short course, but repeated or prolonged dosing warrants periodic liver function monitoring.
Drug Class
- Anthelmintic
- Antiparasitic agent
Alba Tablet 200mg Uses in Urdu
- پیٹ کے کیڑوں کا خاتمہ کرنے کے لیے
- گول کیڑے اور ہک ورم کے انفیکشن کے علاج کے لیے
- فیتہ نما کیڑوں کے علاج کے لیے
- بچوں میں کیڑوں کی وجہ سے کمزوری اور خون کی کمی دور کرنے کے لیے
Alba Tablet 200mg formula
How to use Alba Tablet 200mg?
- Take the tablet with food, preferably a fatty meal, to improve absorption
- Chew or crush the tablet if a child finds it hard to swallow whole
- Follow the exact dose and duration your doctor or pharmacist recommends for the specific worm infection
- Repeat the course after two to four weeks only if your doctor advises it
- Treat the whole household together when advised, since worm infections spread easily among family members
Drug Interactions
- Dexamethasone: Can raise Albendazole blood levels, increasing both its effect and its side effects
- Cimetidine: May increase Albendazole concentration in bile and liver tissue
- Praziquantel: Can raise Albendazole blood levels when both are used together for combined parasitic treatment
- Carbamazepine And Phenytoin: May lower Albendazole effectiveness by speeding up its breakdown in the liver
Risks and warnings
- Pregnancy: Avoid during the first trimester due to a theoretical risk to the developing baby
- Liver Disease: Use with caution and under medical supervision in patients with existing liver problems
- Blood Disorders: Rare cases of low blood counts have been reported with repeated or prolonged dosing
- Neurocysticercosis: Treatment for brain cysticercosis needs hospital supervision due to a risk of seizures during treatment
- Young Children: Use in children under two years old only on a doctor's advice, since safety data at this age is limited
Alba Tablet 200mg Side Effects
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Temporary hair thinning with prolonged high dose use
- Raised liver enzymes on blood tests
- Low white blood cell count in rare cases
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C in a dry place away from moisture
- Keep the tablet strip sealed until ready to use
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use beyond the printed expiry date
