Get an Albendazole prescription online
Albendazole is a prescription medication for treating parasitic infections, such as tapeworms that build up in the gastrointestinal tract.
You can get an Albendazole prescription online by connecting with our doctor at Your Doctors Online and a thorough consultation. Albendazole prescription will be provided only if it is suitable and safe for you.
What is albendazole (Albenza)?
Albendazole belongs to the drug class anthelmintics, which is prescribed to kill the worms, more specifically, tapeworms formed in the intestines and GI tract due to a number of underlying medical conditions.
Albendazole treats intestinal parasitic infections and is hence prescribed after a proper diagnosis and some tests may be required to confirm the presence of worms in your body.
How does it work?
This medication works by disrupting the environment of the intestine and making it unfavourable for the worms to survive. Albendazole kills the intestinal worms by depriving them of the energy required for survival.
What are the different dosage forms and strengths of Albendazole?
Albendazole comes in two different dosage forms:
- Albendazole tablets: 200 mg
- Albendazole oral suspension: 200 mg/5 mL
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Prescription
- Albendazole Tablets, 400mg.
- Take 1 tablet now and take one pill after two weeks.
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Precautions and Contraindications
- Albendazole should be avoided in case of hypersensitivity to albendazole or any benzimidazoles.
- This medication is not safe to be used in pregnancy and might cause harm to the mother or developing baby. It’s still beneficial to discuss any medicines before taking pregnancy with your doctor to avoid any unwanted side effects.
- If you are taking the suspension, you can take this medication with or without food, but if the oral dosage form is recommended, take it 1 hour before food to get excellent absorption.
- In case of any kidney problem, discuss it with your doctor before getting the azithromycin prescription.
FAQs about Albendazole prescription online
Can we take albendazole during periods?
Yes. Albendazole can be taken during periods, but it is recommended to take this medication during the first week of menstruation for women of childbearing age. For any queries related to this medication while on periods, discussing them with your healthcare provider before taking any medication is beneficial.
What foods should you avoid while taking Albendazole?
Its recommended to avoid grapefruit juice and high-fat meals when taking Albendazole.
What to expect after taking Albendazole?
It can take time for Albendazole (Albenza) to kill the worms in the body. In the case of tapeworms located in the brain, it can take 7 days. For tapeworms in the liver, elimination can take up to 28 days. That is why the medicine is prescribed for different durations.
Who should not take Albendazole?
Individuals who are pregnant, those with liver disease and low blood counts or those who have had an allergic reaction to Albendazole or similar medicines should not take this drug.
What are the alternatives for Albendazole?
Depending on the condition you are being treated for, mebendazole, pyrantel pamoate or ivermectin can be given as Albendazole alternatives.
What is the starting dose of Albendazole?
The dose varies depending on the diagnosis. For tapeworm infections that lead to cysts in body organs, 400 milligrams (mg) 2 times a day, taken with meals for 28 days, is recommended. A 14-day break usually follows this, and then the medicine is continued for 3 cycles.
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