Albenza (Albendazole) is prescription medication used to treat a variety of parasitic worms including parenchymal neurocysticercosis (an infection caused by larval forms of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium) and cystic hydatid disease (caused by the larval form of the dog tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus). Albendazole is anthelmintic or anti-worm agent that works by preventing newly hatched insect larvae (worms) from growing or multiplying in your body. Albenza may also be used to treat other types of worm infections. Take Albenza exactly prescribed.
Manufacturer Information
We now supply the generic Albendazole comes from Turkey manufactured by Biopharma (also known as Andazol) and comes from India manufactured by Cipla (also known as Bendex). Albendazole comes in oral tablet and two strengths: 200 mg and 400 mg. Brand Albendazole is currently unavailable at our Canadian pharmacy store.
The most common side effects of Albenza include:
• Dizziness;
• Headache;
• Nauseas;
• Stomach pain;
• Temporary hair loss;
• Vomiting;
If you suffer any serious side effects as below, please notify your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
• Allergic reactions such as hives, rash, welling of your face, mouth, and tongue;
• Confusion;
• Easy bruising or bleeding;
• Fever, chills, or sore throat;
• Jaundice skin or eyes;
• Seizures;
• Severe headache;
• Trouble breathing;
• Unusual tiredness;
• Vision changes;
Do not take Albenza if you are allergic to Albendazole or to similar anti-worm drugs or any ingredients in this medication. Tell your doctor about all the medical conditions you have had before.
• Biliary tract problems such as blockage;
• Blood disorder;
• Bone marrow disorder;
• Liver disease;
• Low blood counts;
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking including prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines including herbal supplements, especially: cimetidine, dexamethasone, praziquantel, theophylline, and other benzimidazole anthelmintics. This may change how your medications work or increase the risk for serious side effects. Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.