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Albendazole is available as a 200 mg tablet.

Albendazole is an antiparasitic medication that is used to treat tapeworm infections.

Albendazole is an antiparasitic medication. It kills intestinal worms by not allowing them to use energy for survival.

Albendazole is typically taken twice a day with meals for 8 to 30 days. For some infections, you may take it by mouth twice a day with meals for 28 days, followed by 14 days of no medication. You may need multiple cycles to treat certain infections.

Albendazole is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.

Common side effects of Albendazole include:

• Headache Changes to liver blood tests
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Serious side effects are rare with Albendazole. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

• Low number of blood cells: tiredness, pale skin, frequent fevers, unexplained bruising
• High pressure in the brain: headache, vision changes, ringing in the ears
  Seizures
• Liver damage: stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, dark urine, pale stools

The following medications may interact with Albendazole:

• Fosphenytoin, dexamethasone and phenytoin can decrease the levels and effects of Albendazole
• Grapefruit juice can increase the levels and effects of Albendazole

Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers

Albendazole should not be used during pregnancy,. If you’re a woman and able to have children, you should use a birth control method during treatment with Albendazole and for 3 days after your last dose to prevent pregnancy.

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