Get an Albendazole prescription online
Albendazole is a prescription medication for treating parasitic infections such as tapeworms.
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Prescription
- Albendazole Tablets, 400mg.
- Take 1 tablet now and take one pill after two weeks.
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What is Albendazole?
Albendazole, commonly available as Albenza, belongs to the antiparasitic class of drugs. This is similar to Mebendazole and praziquantel. This drug kills the intestinal worms by depriving them of the energy required for survival.
The tablets are typically available in the form of Albendazole 200 mg tablets. Albendazole for kids is also available as an oral suspension. Albendazole dosage and use will depend on the condition you are being treated for.
Important information about Albendazole
- Common Albenza side effects include diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, and changes to liver blood tests,
- Severe side effects include liver damage, tiredness, pale skin, unexplained bruising, headaches, vision changes, frequent fevers, ringing in the ears and seizures.
FAQs about Albendazole prescription online
Do I need a prescription for Albendazole?
Albendazole over-the-counter is not available in the US. You will require a prescription for this medication.
How to take Albendazole for deworming?
Take this medication as directed by your doctor; usually, a single dose of 400mg is recommended for deworming, which can be repeated after 2 weeks.
What foods should you avoid while taking Albendazole?
You should avoid consuming grapefruit/grapefruit juice while on this medication.
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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