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Schedule H (Prescription Required)Anthelmintics & Anti-ParasiticCode: 177

Albendazole Oral Suspension 200 mg per 5ml

Generic Formulation:Albendazole Oral Suspension IP 200 mg per 5ml
Pack Size:10 ml
Common Commercial Brand Equivalents:Market reference only
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Clinical Overview

Albendazole is a broad-spectrum benzimidazole anthelmintic on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It acts by binding to helminth tubulin, inhibiting microtubule polymerization, and depleting glycogen reserves, leading to energy depletion and immobilization of parasites. Indicated for single and mixed nematode infestations (roundworm, hookworm, whipworm, pinworm), strongyloidiasis, neurocysticercosis (Taenia solium tapeworm larvae), and hydatid disease (Echinococcus granulosus).

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Usage Guidelines

For paediatric use. Shake bottle well before use. Can be swallowed directly. For systemic infections (hydatid/cysticercosis), take with fatty meals; for intraluminal worms, taking on an empty stomach is acceptable.

General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.

Possible Side Effects

Common: Epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, and reversible alopecia with prolonged use. Rare/Severe: Elevation of liver enzymes, bone marrow suppression (leukopenia, pancytopenia in long-term treatment), and acute intracranial hypertension in neurocysticercosis.

*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.

Precautions & Warnings

Contraindicated in pregnancy (known teratogen); females of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during and for 1 month after therapy. Long-term treatment requires biweekly monitoring of complete blood counts and liver function.

Schedule H (Prescription Required)

This medication is scheduled under statutory drug regulatory frameworks (CDSCO / Drugs & Cosmetics Rules). Dispensing requires a valid medical prescription from a registered medical practitioner. Self-medication or unsupervised dosage adjustment carries significant clinical risks.

Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult a registered medical practitioner or qualified pharmacist before initiating, modifying, or substituting any medication regimen.