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Albendazole

Albendazole is used for:

Treating infections caused by tapeworm.

Albendazole is an anthelmintic. It works by killing parasites (tapeworms) by interfering with their metabolism.

Do NOT use Albendazole if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Albendazole

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Albendazole :

Some medical conditions may interact with Albendazole . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are a woman of childbearing age, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have liver disease

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Albendazole . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Theophyllines because the risk of side effects may be increased by Albendazole

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Albendazole may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Albendazole :

Use Albendazole as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Albendazole with food or milk.
• Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Albendazole .
• If you miss a dose of Albendazole , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Albendazole .

Important safety information:

• Albendazole may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Albendazole . Using Albendazole alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• Women should take a pregnancy test before starting to take Albendazole . Avoid becoming pregnant while you are taking Albendazole and for 1 month after you complete your treatment with Albendazole .
• LAB TESTS, including white blood cell counts and liver function tests, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Albendazole if you are pregnant. If you suspect that you could be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Albendazole during pregnancy. It is unknown if Albendazole is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast feeding while you are using Albendazole , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Albendazole :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Headache; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); fever; seizures; severe headache; sore throat; unusual bruising; vision changes or problems.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Albendazole at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Albendazole out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Albendazole , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Albendazole is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Albendazole . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.