Mbend 400mg Tablet

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Last updated on 13 Oct 2025 | 04:22 PM (IST)

Mbend 400mg Tablet is an anthelmintic (anti-worm) medicine used to treat various parasitic infections. It is commonly prescribed for intestinal worm infections such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and pinworms. It works by killing the worms that cause infections and stops the infection from spreading.

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General Information

Contains

Albendazole (400mg)

Marketer

Mittal Remedies

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Product introduction

Mbend 400mg Tablet should be taken with food. Follow all your doctor’s advice on the dose and duration for best results. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

Some people may experience abnormal liver function tests, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, reversible alopecia, headache, dizziness/vertigo, and fever 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.

Before taking Mbend 400mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have liver disease, a history of bone marrow suppression, or any known allergies to the medication. Advise females to use an effective method of contraception during treatment with Mbend 400mg Tablet. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before use. Regular blood tests and liver function monitoring may be required during prolonged use.

Uses of Mbend Tablet

Treatment of Parasitic infections

Benefits of Mbend Tablet

Treatment of Parasitic infections
Mbend 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many parasitic worm infections. It works by killing and stopping the further growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.

Side effects of Mbend Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Mbend

Abnormal liver function tests
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Hair loss
Headache
Dizziness
Vertigo
Fever
Increased intracranial pressure

How to use Mbend 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. Mbend 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Mbend Tablet works

Mbend 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.

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Quick tips

Mbend 400mg Tablet can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Mbend 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mbend 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Mbend 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mbend 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Mbend 400mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Mbend 400mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Mbend 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mbend 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.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Mbend with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Carbamazepine may reduce blood levels of Albendazole.

Moderate

Cimetidine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, insomnia, anxiety, restlessness, weight gain or fatigue and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Fosphenytoin (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Fosphenytoin may reduce blood levels of Albendazole.

Moderate

Levamisole (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Levamisole may reduce blood levels of Albendazole.

Moderate

Levamisole (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Levamisole may reduce blood levels of Albendazole.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mbend 400mg Tablet used for?

Mbend 400mg Tablet is an anthelmintic (anti-worm) medication used to treat various parasitic infections. It is commonly prescribed for intestinal worm infections such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and pinworms. It helps in killing and eliminating these parasites from the body, thereby clearing the infection and restoring gut health.

How does Mbend 400mg Tablet work?

Mbend 400mg Tablet works by killing the larva and the adult form of the worm by reducing the energy source (glucose) of the worms. This helps to decrease the mobility of the worms, and they die eventually.

What is the best time to take Mbend 400mg Tablet?

Mbend 400mg Tablet should be taken exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not self-medicate. However, it may be given once or twice a day, depending on the condition you are being treated for. It may be taken in the morning or evening. Mbend 400mg Tablet should be taken with food.

Does Mbend 400mg Tablet kill the eggs of the worms?

No, Mbend 400mg Tablet does not kill the eggs of the worms. It acts against the larva and the adult form of the worms only. You may have to take a second dose two weeks later to lessen the chances of reinfection. Mbend 400mg Tablet should be taken only as advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.

Is Mbend 400mg Tablet safe?

Mbend 400mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any doses. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Is Mbend 400mg Tablet effective for treating pinworms?

Yes, Mbend 400mg Tablet is an effective medicine that is used for the treatment of pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis). It shows active action against the larval and adult stages of the worms. Consult your doctor before taking any medicines for worm infections.

Is Mbend 400mg Tablet an over the counter product?

No, Mbend 400mg Tablet is not an over-the-counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine, which means it can be bought with a valid prescription by a doctor only.

Does Mbend 400mg Tablet kill tapeworms?

Mbend 400mg Tablet can work against tapeworms like Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for worm infestations.

Who should not take Mbend 400mg Tablet?

Mbend 400mg Tablet should not be given to patients with a known allergy to any other ingredients of this medicine or any other similar medicines like mebendazole or thiabendazole in the past. Signs of an allergic reaction may include an itchy skin rash, shortness of breath, and swelling of the face or tongue. Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions before taking the medicine. Also, let your doctor know about any other medicines that you may be taking for any other conditions, as they may affect or be affected by this medicine.

What if I forget to take a dose of Mbend 400mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of Mbend 400mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one, as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

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Chemical Class

2-Benzimidazolylcarbamic acid esters

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiprotozoal Agents

References

Rosenthal PJ. Clinical Pharmacology of the Antihelmenthic Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 923-25.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 29-30.
Albendazole [Prescribing Information]. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina: GlaxoSmithKline; 2009. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Albendazole [Product label]. Parsippany, NJ: Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals, LLC; 2020. [Accessed 05 Mar. 2025] (online) Available from:

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Name: Mittal Remedies
Address: 11-11-110, 1st Floor, Indira Nagar Colony, Opp. Commercial Complex, Kothapet, Hyderabad - 500035

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Mbend Tablet

Benefits of Mbend Tablet

Side effects of Mbend Tablet

How to use Mbend Tablet

How Mbend Tablet works

All substitutes for Mbend 400mg Tablet

Albendazole 400mg Tablet

Bendex 400 Tablet

Abd 400mg Tablet

Zybend 400mg Tablet

Tiobend 400mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

Cimetidine (Oral Route)

Fosphenytoin (Injection Route)

Levamisole (Oral Route)

Levamisole (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Mbend 400mg Tablet used for?

How does Mbend 400mg Tablet work?

What is the best time to take Mbend 400mg Tablet?

Does Mbend 400mg Tablet kill the eggs of the worms?

Is Mbend 400mg Tablet safe?

Is Mbend 400mg Tablet effective for treating pinworms?

Is Mbend 400mg Tablet an over the counter product?

Does Mbend 400mg Tablet kill tapeworms?

Who should not take Mbend 400mg Tablet?

What if I forget to take a dose of Mbend 400mg Tablet?

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