Abendol 400mg Tablet
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Parasitic worm infections
₹10.18
₹10.18/Tablet
1 Tablet in 1 strip
1 Strip
Medicine Overview of Abendol Tablet
Uses of Abendol Tablet
Abendol 400mg Tablet is used in the treatment of parasitic worm infections.
Side effects of Abendol Tablet
Common
Headache, Nausea, Hair loss, Vomiting, Dizziness, Abnormal liver function tests, Fever, Abdominal pain, Vertigo.
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. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Abendol 400mg Tablet at a fixed time.
How Abendol Tablet works
Albendazole belongs to class of medications called anti-helminthic. Albendazole works by keeping the worm from absorbing sugar (glucose), so that the worm loses energy and dies..
In Depth Information on Abendol Tablet
Expert advice for Abendol Tablet
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to it.
- Takethe medicine with meals or with a snackTake plenty of fluids and fiber rich diet to avoid constipation.
- Do not start or continue the albendazole tablets and consult your doctor:
- If you have or ever had liver disease
- If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant
- If you are breast feeding
Warnings
Special precautions for Abendol 400mg Tablet
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Abendol 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor....
+moreAnimal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
SAFE
Abendol 400mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation.
Human
+more studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
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Driving
Abendol 400mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired,
+more or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
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Kidney
Abendol 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients wit
+moreh kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Abendol 400mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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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....
+moreInform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
Evafem 2mg Tablet, Epsolin 50mg/2ml Injection, Barbinol 20mg/5ml Syrup, Beetal Tablet
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Abendol 400mg Tablet
Frequently asked questions for Albendazole
Abendol is an antibiotic. It is an anthelmintic drug and is used in the treatment of many parasitic infections.
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.
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.
Abendol is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
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.
Abendol is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine.
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.
Abendol is active against tapeworms like Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for these worm infestations.
Diarrhoea is an uncommon side effect of Abendol. Please consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking Abendol.
Abendol works if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
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.
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.
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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