Albendo Tablet 200mg

About Albendo Tablet 200mg

Albendo Tablet 200mg Uses

• Treats roundworm and hookworm infections
• Treats whipworm and pinworm (threadworm) infections
• Treats tapeworm infections in the intestine
• Used under specialist care for tissue infections like hydatid disease

Albendo Tablet 200mg Benefits

• Often works with a short course of just one to three days for common worm infections
• Effective against several types of worms with a single medicine
• Widely used in deworming programs across Pakistan
• Generally well tolerated at standard doses

What Experts Say

Albendazole is an anthelmintic medicine used to treat intestinal worm infections, which remain common in Pakistan due to contaminated food, water, and soil. Doctors often prescribe it for whole families or school children as part of routine deworming, since these infections can spread easily within a household.

The tablet works by blocking a protein called beta-tubulin that worms need to build their internal structure and absorb glucose for energy. Without this protein working properly, the worms are unable to survive and are eventually cleared from the intestine in the stool over the following days.

For simple intestinal worm infections, a short course of one to three days is usually enough, while more complex tissue infections need longer treatment under close medical supervision with periodic liver function checks. Taking the tablet with a fatty meal can improve how well the body absorbs it for these longer courses.

Drug Class

• Anthelmintic
• Benzimidazole
• Antiparasitic agent

Albendo Tablet 200mg formula

• Albendazole 200mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Albendo Tablet 200mg?

• Take Albendo Tablet 200mg with food, preferably a meal containing some fat
• Chew, crush, or swallow the tablet whole with water as directed by your doctor
• Complete the full course prescribed for your specific worm infection
• Treat all household members together if advised, since worm infections spread easily
• Wash hands and food thoroughly during treatment to prevent reinfection

Drug Interactions

• Dexamethasone: This steroid can raise albendazole levels in the blood, so doses may need adjustment.
• Cimetidine: Taking this stomach acid medicine together can increase albendazole levels.
• Praziquantel: Combining these two antiparasitic medicines can raise albendazole blood levels.
• Carbamazepine Or Phenytoin: These seizure medicines may reduce how well albendazole works.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Avoid this medicine during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, unless your doctor advises otherwise.
• Liver Disease: Use with caution if you have liver problems, and your doctor may check liver function during longer courses.
• Extended Use: Prolonged high dose treatment can rarely affect the bone marrow, so blood tests may be needed.
• Breastfeeding: Discuss use with your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
• Allergic Reaction: Stop the medicine and seek care if you notice a rash, swelling, or difficulty breathing.

Albendo Tablet 200mg Side Effects

• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Temporary hair thinning
• Mild fever
• Fatigue

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep the tablets away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack