About Aliz Tablet 200mg
Aliz Tablet 200mg is an anthelmintic containing Albendazole, used to treat intestinal worm infections.
Aliz Tablet Uses
- Intestinal roundworm infections such as ascariasis and hookworm
- Tapeworm infections including pork tapeworm and dwarf tapeworm
- Neurocysticercosis, a brain infection caused by pork tapeworm larvae
- Hydatid disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus
- Giardiasis when standard treatment options are not suitable
Aliz Tablet Benefits
- Clears common intestinal worm infections seen across Pakistani households
- Works as a single dose course for most standard worm infections
- Reduces cyst size and lowers recurrence risk in hydatid disease when used for extended courses
- Helps control neurocysticercosis symptoms when combined with steroids as advised by a doctor
- Affordable option for routine deworming in adults and children above two years
What Experts Say
Albendazole is a benzimidazole anthelmintic. It binds to the parasite's beta tubulin, blocking microtubule formation and glucose uptake inside worm cells. This slowly starves the parasite of energy until it dies, making it effective against a wide range of intestinal and tissue dwelling worms.
In Pakistan, contaminated water, unwashed produce, and soil contact make intestinal worm infections common. A single dose usually clears standard roundworm or hookworm infections. Hydatid disease and neurocysticercosis need repeated 28 day cycles under medical supervision, often with imaging to confirm response.
Doctors monitor liver enzymes and blood counts during prolonged courses since extended use can affect the liver and bone marrow. Albendazole is generally avoided in the first trimester of pregnancy. Taking it with a fatty meal improves absorption, which matters most for tissue infections rather than routine deworming.
Drug Class
- Anthelmintic
- Benzimidazole derivative
Aliz Tablet 200mg Uses in Urdu
- پیٹ کے کیڑوں اور آنتوں کے انفیکشن کا علاج
- ٹیپ ورم اور راؤنڈ ورم جیسے پرجیویوں کے خاتمے کے لیے استعمال
- ہائیڈیٹڈ سسٹ کے علاج میں استعمال
- دماغ میں کیڑوں کی وجہ سے ہونے والے انفیکشن نیوروسسٹیسرکوسس میں استعمال
Aliz Tablet 200mg formula
How to use Aliz Tablet 200mg?
- Take Aliz Tablet 200mg with a meal, preferably one containing some fat, to improve absorption
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water or chew as directed by the doctor
- For standard worm infections, a single dose is usually enough unless the doctor advises a repeat dose after two weeks
- For hydatid disease or neurocysticercosis, complete the full course exactly as prescribed, usually in 28 day cycles
- Do not stop the course early even if symptoms improve
Drug Interactions
- Dexamethasone: Increases albendazole blood levels, requiring dose adjustment when used together for neurocysticercosis
- Cimetidine: May raise albendazole levels in the bile and liver tissue
- Praziquantel: Can increase albendazole concentration in the blood when taken together
- Carbamazepine and Phenytoin: May lower albendazole effectiveness by speeding up its breakdown in the liver
Risks and warnings
- Pregnancy: Avoid in the first trimester unless the doctor considers it clearly necessary
- Liver Disease: Use with caution and regular liver function monitoring during prolonged courses
- Bone Marrow Suppression: Long term use requires periodic blood count checks
- Breastfeeding: Discuss with a doctor before use since safety data during lactation is limited
- Children: Not generally recommended under two years of age unless prescribed by a pediatrician
Aliz Tablet Side Effects
- Headache
- Nausea and stomach discomfort
- Dizziness
- Temporary hair thinning during prolonged use
- Raised liver enzymes on blood tests
- Low white blood cell count with extended therapy
- Allergic skin reactions such as rash or itching
- Fever in rare cases
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
- Keep the blister pack in its original box away from direct sunlight
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack
