Albendol Tablet 200mg

About Albendol Tablet 200mg

Uses

• Roundworm, hookworm, whipworm and threadworm infections
• Pinworm infestation in adults and children
• Hydatid disease under specialist supervision
• Neurocysticercosis when advised by a doctor

Benefits

• Single dose often clears common intestinal worm infections
• Affordable and widely available across Pakistan
• Broad spectrum action against several worm species at once
• Suitable for whole family deworming routines

What Experts Say

Doctors classify albendazole as a benzimidazole anthelmintic. It works by blocking glucose uptake inside worms, which starves and eventually kills them. This mechanism makes it effective against a wide range of intestinal parasites found in humans.

Pediatricians often recommend routine deworming with this tablet, since contaminated water and soil make worm infections common in children. A single dose usually clears simple infestations, though doctors may repeat the dose after two to four weeks for heavier infections. Hygiene advice is always given alongside treatment.

For hydatid disease or neurocysticercosis, specialists prescribe longer courses under close monitoring, since these conditions involve larval cysts rather than simple intestinal worms. Liver function is checked periodically during extended treatment. Doctors stress that self medicating with high doses without guidance can be unsafe.

Drug Class

• Anthelmintic, benzimidazole class

Albendol Tablet 200mg formula

• Albendazole

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Albendol Tablet 200mg?

• Chew, crush or swallow the tablet as directed by the pharmacist or doctor
• Take with food, preferably a meal containing some fat, for better absorption
• Follow the exact dose and repeat schedule advised for the type of worm infection
• Wash hands and bedding to prevent reinfection after treatment

Drug Interactions

• Dexamethasone: Increases albendazole blood levels
• Praziquantel: May raise albendazole concentration in the body
• Cimetidine: Can increase drug levels during long term therapy
• Carbamazepine And Phenytoin: May reduce the effectiveness of albendazole

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Avoid during the first trimester unless a doctor advises otherwise
• Liver Disease: Use with caution, since the drug is processed by the liver
• Prolonged Use: Extended courses need periodic blood and liver monitoring
• Children Under Two: Use only under medical supervision

Albendol Tablet 200mg Side Effects

• Mild abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Temporary hair thinning with prolonged high dose use
• Low blood cell counts with extended treatment

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature below 30 degrees Celsius
• Keep in a dry place away from direct light
• Keep the tablet out of reach of children