Generic Name: albendazole (al BEN da zole)

Brand Names: Albenza

What is Albenza (albendazole)?

Albendazole is used to treat certain infections caused by worms such as pork tapeworm and dog tapeworm.

How Taken

Albenza should be taken with food.

Albendazole may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Albendazole is an anthelmintic (an-thel-MIN-tik) or anti-worm medication. It prevents newly hatched insect larvae (worms) from growing or multiplying in your body.

Warnings/Precautions

Albenza may cause fetal harm, therefore, you should begin treatment after a negative pregnancy test. During therapy, because of the possibility of harm to the liver or bone marrow, routine (every 2 weeks) monitoring of blood counts and liver function tests should take place. Talk to your doctor about possible harm to the fetus if you plan on becoming pregnant while on Albenza or within 1 month of completing treatment.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Possible Side Effects

The symptoms are usually mild and resolved without treatment.

Storage

Store between 20° and 25°C (68° and 77°F).

Overdose

In case of overdosage, symptomatic therapy and general supportive measures are recommended. Seek emergency medical attention.

More Information

If you suffer of hypersensitivity to the benzimidazole class of compounds or any components of Albenza, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

General information:

If you have any questions about Albenza , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Albenza is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Albenza . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.