Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Albendazole
Chemical Class
Benzimidazole
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
P02CA03
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Bazole?
Uses
Albendazole is an anthelmintic (an-thel-MIN-tik) or anti-worm medication. It prevents newly hatched insect larvae (worms) from growing or...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Benzimidazole
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Anthelmintics pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzimidazole. It belongs to Fumarate reductase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Anthelmintics pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Albendazole is 265.30.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
400 mg — As recommended.
Single dose (once) or as required.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Take with food. If you cannot swallow the tablet whole,
3
Child · Oral
40 mg/kg — 24 hourly
For 3 Days
4
Child · PO
400 mg/day — As recommended.
For 5 days in giardiasis in children
Safety Alerts
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to albendazole, or to similar drugs such as mebendazole
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: eye problems (especially a problem with your retina)
or bone marrow suppression
Albendazole may harm an unborn baby
Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine and for at least 3 days after your last dose
Important Warnings
Albendazole may harm an unborn baby
Use effective birth control while taking albendazole and for at least 3 days after your last dose
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Albendazole may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: feverchillssore throatmouth soresfeeling light-headeda seizureor increased pressure inside the skull --severe headachesringing in your earsdizzinessnausea
Drug Interactions
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take
which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective. Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially: dexamethasone
praziquantel
or cimetidine . This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect albendazole
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Storage
Tab, Susp Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 31.92
DRAP approved maximum price · per 10ml · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
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Should you consider an alternative?
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