Albenza Chewtab

Albenza Chewtab (Albendazole) is an anti-worm (anthelmintic) medication. It is used for the treatment of infections caused by worms such as dog tapeworm and pork tapeworm among others.

Generic Albenza Chewtab (Albendazole) should be taken as recommended by your health care professional. This tablet can be chewed or crushed and taken with water, if swallowing becomes uncomfortable.

Complete the dosage as recommended even if you start feeling better. Discontinuation of dosage before time, may lead to a relapse of the symptoms.

When you use Generic Albenza Chewtab there may be some small side effects such as: pain in the stomach, dizziness, nausea, headaches and vomiting among others. These should not increase and should subside after some time. But if they do not settle and become a cause for worry, then inform your health care professional.

In rare cases, there may be some serious side effects. Immediately call your doctor for help when the following side effects occur: 

• Alarming weakness


• Easy bleeding or bruising


• Rise in body temperature


• Breathing becoming troublesome


• Intense blistering

Before they purchase Albenza Chewtab, users must take into consideration the side effects of this medication and discuss the same with their health care provider to get a better understanding of it.

One should be very careful while using different medications together. Take the help of your health care professional in this regard. Albendazole should be avoided if you taking any of the medications mentioned below. Thus, before you order Albenza Chewtab, inform your health care provider about the same.

Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol), Humalog (insulin lispro), Advair HFA (fluticasone/salmeterol), Coreg (carvedilol), Zocor (simvastatin), Cymbalta (duloxetine), Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine), Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate), Lasix (furosemide), Lidoderm (lidocaine topical), MiraLax (polyethylene glycol 3350), Nasonex (mometasone nasal), Neurontin (gabapentin), Lantus (insulin glargine), nitroglycerin, Oyster Cal (calcium carbonate), senna, Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), Xalatan (latanoprost ophthalmic) and  Prilosec (omeprazole) among others.

Taking more medicine will not improve the symptoms faster. On the contrary, it may just lead to more problems. However, if you do take more than the prescribed dosage of Albenza Chewtab, then the local poison control center on 1-800-222-1222 should be contacted immediately. Alternatively, the emergency services on 911 can also be called for, for assistance in case of serious developments due to the overdose.

• This medication has been prescribed to you taking all relevant factors into consideration, by your health care professional. Hence, this medication should not be shared with another person who may also show the same symptoms. It may lead to complications.


• This medication should not be used for any other conditions without the advice of your health care professional.


• Visits to your health care professional are important. One should not miss them as it is during these visits that the progress is monitored. Changes in dosage may also be considered to make the treatment more effective.


• Your health care professional may recommend medical tests to check for any side effects.


• Before starting the use of Albenza Chewtab, nursing mothers should seek the guidance of their doctors.

Like an over dose, a missed dose is also unadvisable. Missing a dose may give reprieve to parasites and give them an opportunity to regroup and come back stronger. But, in the event that you do forget to take a dose, then take the next planned dose. The missed dose should not be taken together with the next one. Doubling your doses may lead to an overdose which can have serious consequences.  For the missed Albenza Chewtab dose, contact your health care professional.

Albendazole has been found useful in treating serious infections caused by worms, namely:

• Neurocysticercosis

This is a very common disease of the nervous system which is caused by parasites (pork tapeworm).  This condition may also result in epilepsy.

• Hydatid disease

This is an infection of the liver caused by parasites (dog tapeworm). Though common, it results in severe damage to the liver.

Albenza works by depriving these parasites of glucose, which is their main source of energy, thus causing them to perish.

When they buy Albenza Chewtab from their local pharmacy or drugstore, users should take the advice of their health care professional as regards the other uses of the this medication, since this medication may be allowed for other uses also.

For Albenza Chewtab to remain in proper and reusable condition, it should be stored in a cool, dry and shaded place, at room temperature of around 25^oC and away from high temperatures and moisture. It should safely be kept out of the reach of children and pets.

If any of the following conditions relate to you, then it is advisable that before taking Albenza Chewtab you should consult your health care professional, as these conditions may prompt your physician to alter or change the treatment accordingly. 

• Any liver problems


• Low count of white blood cells


• Bone marrow complications


• Allergic reactions to Albendazole


• Any eye problems