Albendazole

Albendazole is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Secondary and off-label uses of Albendazole have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Albendazole. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Albendazole include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. While these are the most often observed Albendazole side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Albendazole are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Albendazole has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Albendazole's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Albendazole is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Albendazole contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Albendazole may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Albendazole, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.