Q. What is albendazole used for?
Albendazole 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 albendazole would not be effective.
Q. Can I take albendazole with alcohol?
No interactions have been reported when albendazole is taken with alcohol. However, it is not recommended to take albendazole with alcohol. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take albendazole with milk?
There are no reported interactions between albendazole and milk. However, albendazole is to be taken empty stomach (without food) in some worm infections and with food in other worm infections. Please take your doctor's advise on how to take albendazole properly.
Q. Can I take albendazole with fluconazole?
Albendazole 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 albendazole safe in pregnancy?
Albendazole is not recommended to be used during pregnancy. Do not take albendazole if you are pregnant or may become pregnant during the treatment as it has shown harmful effects in animals studies.
Q. Is albendazole safe?
Albendazole is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is albendazole chewable?
Albendazole is available as chewable tablets which may be crushed, chewed, or swallowed whole. Please check your pack insert for more details or ask your doctor or chemist.
Q. Is albendazole effective for treating pinworms?
Albendazole is used for the treatment of pinworms (Enterobius vermicolaris). Albendazole is active against the larval and the adult stages. Consult your doctor before taking any medicines for worm infections.
Q. Is albendazole safe in breastfeeding?
Sufficient human data on use during breastfeeding is not available. So, breast feeding should be stopped during and for a minimum of 5 days after treatment. Please consult your doctor before taking albendazole during breastfeeding.
Q. Is albendazole an over the counter product?
Albendazole is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine.
Q. Is albendazole safe in G6PD deficiency?
Albendazole 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 albendazole kill tapeworms?
Albendazole is active against tapeworms like Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for these worm infestations.
Q. Does albendazole kill all worms?
Albendazole is active against most of the helminths (worms) infection. However, please consult your doctor before taking any treatment for worms as there could be many worms against which albendazole would not be effective.
Q. Does albendazole cause diarrhoea?
Diarrhoea is an uncommon side effect of albendazole. Please consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking albendazole.
Q. Does albendazole work?
Albendazole works if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q. Does albendazole kill scabies?
Albendazole 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 albendazole kill pinworm eggs?
Albendazole is used for the treatment of pinworms (Enterobius vermicolaris). Albendazole is active against the larval and the adult stages, however, it has not shown to kill the eggs.
Q. Does albendazole treat Giardia?
Albendazole 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 albendazole kill eggs?
Albendazole does not kill the eggs of the worms. It acts against the larva and the adult form of the worms.
