Generic Albenza

Albendazole 400mg

Package	Price	Per Pill	Order
400mg × 10 pills	9.95	US $ 0.99
400mg × 20 pills	14.95	US $ 0.75
400mg × 30 pills	19.95	US $ 0.66

Albenza FAQ

Which are the brand name and the generic name for this drug?

Albenza - brand; Albendazole - generic

What is Albenza (Albendazole)?

• Albendza is an "antihelmintic", or anti-worm, medication. It prevents worms from growing or multiplying in your body.
• Albenza is a drug used to treat infections caused by worms such as pork tapeworm and dog tapeworm.
• Albenza is likely to be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Albenza?

• Do not take Albenza if you are pregnant. Avoid pregnancy for at least 1 month following Albenza therapy.
• You have to talk to your doctor before taking Albenza, if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• You may consider requering a lower dose, or special monitoring during therapy, if you have liver problems.
• You should take Albenza with food to lessen stomach upset.

How should I take Albenza (Albendazole)?

• You have to take Albenza exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water.
• Take Albenza tablets with food to lessen stomach upset.
• You have to take all of the Albenza that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. It is possible that your symptoms to improve before the infection is completely treated. It can take 30 days to 3 months to treat this infection.
• Fasting, laxatives, or purging will not help to cure this infection.
• Store albendazole at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

You should take the missed dose as soon as you remember. But, if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call a poison control left near you.

What should I avoid while taking Albenza (Albendazole)?

• Do not take Albenza if you are pregnant. Avoid pregnancy for at least 1 month following treatment with Albenza.
• There are no restrictions on foods, beverages, or activities while you are taking albendazole unless your doctor directs otherwise.

What are the possible side effects of Albenza (Albendazole)?

• Stop taking Albenza and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; shortness of breath; closing of your throat; or hives).
• There are some other, less important, side effects that may occur. Continue to take Albenza and talk to your doctor if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting;
• headache;
• dizziness; or
• a fever.

What drug(s) may interact with albendazole?

aminophyline

caffeine

carbamazepine

cimetidine

clozapine

dexamethasone

grapefruit juice

mexiletine

olanzapine

phenobarbital

phenytoin

ropinirole

tacrine

theophyline

warfarin

What is the shelf life of the pills?

The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.