Albendazole is used for: Helminthiasis; Echinococcosis; Neurocysticercosis; Enterobiasis; Ascariasis; Hookworm infections; Strongyloidiasis; Giardiasis; Filariasis.
Recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for Albendazole.
Albendazole tablet is an anthelmintic drug indicated for: Treatment of parenchymal neurocysticercosis due to active lesions caused by larval forms of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium. Treatment of cystic hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum, caused by the larval form of the dog tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Albendazole. Full label: DailyMed.
Albendazole tablet is an anthelmintic drug indicated for: Treatment of parenchymal neurocysticercosis due to active lesions caused by larval forms of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium. Treatment of cystic hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum, caused by the larval form of the dog tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Albendazole. Full label: DailyMed.
Patients weighing 60 kg or greater, 400 mg twice daily; less than 60 kg,15 mg/kg/day in divided doses twice daily (maximum total daily dose 800 mg). Albendazole tablets should be taken with food. Hydatid disease: 28-day cycle followed by 14-day albendazole-free interval for a total of 3 cycles.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Albendazole — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Albendazole is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the benzimidazole class of compounds or any components of albendazole. Patients with known hypersensitivity to the benzimidazole class of compounds or any components of albendazole.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Albendazole. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Bone Marrow Suppression: Fatalities have been reported due to bone marrow suppression; monitor blood counts in all patients at the beginning of each 28-day cycle of therapy, and every 2 weeks while on therapy. Discontinue albendazole if clinically significant changes in blood counts occur. Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: May cause fetal harm. Pregnancy testing is recommended for females of reproductive potential prior to therapy. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use an effective method of contraception.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Albendazole — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Adverse reactions 1% or greater in hydatid disease: abnormal liver function tests, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, reversible alopecia, headache, dizziness/vertigo, fever. Adverse reactions 1% or greater in neurocysticercosis: headache, nausea/vomiting, raised intracranial pressure, meningeal signs.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Albendazole — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
64 brands · 38 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Albendazole guide →
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Albendazole.
What is Aben?
Aben 400mg Suspension is a Albendazole medicine made by Nepal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. It comes as 400mg Suspension.
What is Aben used for?
Albendazole is used for Helminthiasis, Echinococcosis, Neurocysticercosis, Enterobiasis, Ascariasis, Hookworm infections, Strongyloidiasis, Giardiasis, Filariasis.
What is the generic name of Aben?
The generic name of Aben is Albendazole.
Which brands of Albendazole are available in Nepal?
64 brands of Albendazole are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 38 makers — including A 1 400mg Suspension, A 1 400mg Tablet, Aben 400mg Tablet, Abz 400mg Tablet, Abz 200mg Suspension, Adoz 400mg Tablet.
What are the side effects of Albendazole?
Adverse reactions 1% or greater in hydatid disease: abnormal liver function tests, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, reversible alopecia, headache, dizziness/vertigo, fever. Adverse reactions 1% or greater in neurocysticercosis: headache, nausea/vomiting, raised intracranial pressure, meningeal signs.
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