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Albendazole

An anthelmintic (deworming) tablet for tapeworm larval infections.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • neurocysticercosis (pork tapeworm larvae)
  • cystic hydatid disease (dog tapeworm larvae)

Common side effects

  • abnormal liver tests
  • stomach pain
  • feeling sick and vomiting
  • headache
  • dizziness

Cautions

  • can suppress bone marrow — regular blood counts
  • may harm an unborn baby — pregnancy test first
  • liver enzymes may rise — regular liver tests
  • neurological symptoms possible when treating neurocysticercosis

Interactions

  • dexamethasone (raises albendazole levels)
  • praziquantel (raises levels)
  • cimetidine (raises levels)
  • theophylline (monitor levels)

Pregnancy: may harm an unborn baby — use contraception

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, albendazole label, setid 6c48fd89-cb40-477c-8a78-15cbe0df6faa (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations13

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
AlbendazoleOral liquid ( Suspension )200mg / 5ml—OTC
AlbendazoleTablet ( Chewable )400 mg—OTC
AlbendazoleTablet400 mg—OTC
AlbendazoleOral liquid ( Suspension )400mg / 10ml ( 10 ml Bottles)—OTC
AlbenzTablet400 mgauthorized medicine importersOTC
Albex 400Tablet400 mgauthorized medicine importersOTC
Alworm SuspensionOral Liquid200mg/ 5 mlauthorized medicine importersOTC
WomibanTablet400 mgauthorized medicine importersOTC
XendaTablet400 mgauthorized medicine importersOTC
ZelbendOral Liquid200mg / 5mlauthorized medicine importersOTC
ZentelTablet200 mgADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdOTC
ZentelOral liquid ( Suspension )400mg / 10ml ( 10 ml Bottles)authorized medicine importersOTC
ZentelOral liquid ( Suspension )200mg / 5mlauthorized medicine importersOTC
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