Albendazole
Also sold as: Zentel
No prescription neededWorm and parasite medicines
Comes as:TabletChewable tabletSuspension
Usual adult dose
Usual dose for adults and children over 2 years: 400 mg as a single dose for common intestinal worms. Children 1 to 2 years: 200 mg. Other worm infections: as prescribed by your doctor.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Side effects
Common
- stomach pain
- nausea
- headache
- dizziness
Serious — get help
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
- severe allergic reaction
- yellow eyes or skin
- fever with sore throat (low white cells
- with long courses)
Do not take it, or take care, if
- Pregnancy, especially the first 3 months
- Children under 1 year
- Liver disease (use with caution for long courses)
Interactions
Medicines that can react with this one.
Moderate1 medicineTake together only with care. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Carbamazepine
Carbamazepine lowers albendazole levels, which matters for long treatment of tissue worm infections.