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Abendol 400mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Overview
Introduction
Abendol 400mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the treatment of parasitic worm infections. It works by killing the worms that cause infections and stops the infection from spreading.
Abendol 400mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
Some people may experience vomiting, dizziness, increased liver enzymes, nausea and loss of appetite as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.
Abendol 400mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
Some people may experience vomiting, dizziness, increased liver enzymes, nausea and loss of appetite as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.
Uses of Abendol Tablet
Side effects of Abendol Tablet
Common
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Increased liver enzymes
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
How to use Abendol Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Abendol 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Abendol Tablet works
Abendol 400mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication. It works by keeping the worms from absorbing sugar (glucose), thereby depleting their energy level. This causes the worms to die and treats your infection.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Abendol 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Abendol 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Abendol 400mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Abendol 400mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Abendol 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Abendol 400mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Abendol 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Abendol 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.
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Quick Tips
- You have been prescribed Abendol 400mg Tablet to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
- It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Abendol 400mg Tablet.
- Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
- Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
- Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
Interaction with Drugs
Taking Abendol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient Concerns
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User Feedback
What are you using Abendol Tablet for?
Worm infectio*
67%
Others
33%
*Worm infections
How much was the improvement?
Poor
83%
Average
17%
What were the side-effects while using Abendol 400mg Tablet?
Dizziness
100%
FAQs
Q. Is Abendol an antibiotic?
Abendol is an antibiotic. It is an anthelmintic drug and is used in the treatment of many parasitic infections.
Q. What is Abendol used for?
Abendol is used for the treatment of infections caused by helminths (worms) like Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm/threadworm), Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm), Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus (hookworms), Trichuris trichiura (whipworm), Strongyloides stercoralis, animal hookworm larvae causing cutaneous larva migrans, and Opisthorchis viverrini (liver flukes) and Clonorchis sinensis. It is also indicated for the treatment of Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. (tapeworm) infections and has shown good activity against anaerobic protozoa like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment for worms as there could be many worms against which Abendol would not be effective.
Q. How does Abendol work?
Abendol works by killing the larva and the adult form of the worm by inhibiting tubulin polymerization which causes energy depletion and decreases the mobility of the worm and hence kills the helminth.
Q. Can I take Abendol with fluconazole?
Abendol can be taken with fluconazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Is Abendol safe?
Abendol is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Abendol effective for treating pinworms?
Abendol is used for the treatment of pinworms (Enterobius vermicolaris). Abendol is active against the larval and the adult stages. Consult your doctor before taking any medicines for worm infections.
Q. Is Abendol an over the counter product?
Abendol is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine.
Q. Is Abendol safe in G6PD deficiency?
Abendol is safe to use in people with G6PD deficiency. Please consult your doctor to know more about drugs which are to be avoided in G6PD deficient people.
Q. Does Abendol kill tapeworms?
Abendol is active against tapeworms like Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for these worm infestations.
Q. Does Abendol cause diarrhoea?
Diarrhoea is an uncommon side effect of Abendol. Please consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking Abendol.
Q. Does Abendol work?
Abendol works if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Abendol useful in the treatment of scabies?
Abendol is not used for the treatment of scabies. If you think you are suffering from scabies, please consult your doctor as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Does Abendol treat Giardia?
Abendol can be used to treat giardiasis. It has shown activity against anaerobic protozoa like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis. Please consult your doctor if you think you are suffering from giardiasis as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Does Abendol kill eggs?
Abendol does not kill the eggs of the worms. It acts against the larva and the adult form of the worms.
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