Review the side-effects of Albendazole as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System- Headache, seizures, confusion, raised intracranial pressure, dizziness/vertigo, signs that meningeal sings.
Skin- Reversible hair loss, infection, hypersensitivity including rash and hives, allergic reactions.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting.
Genitourinary- Acute kidney failure, dark urine.
Liver- Abnormal Liver Function Tests, inflammation of liver
Blood- Decrease in the number of white blood cells, thrombocytes, hemoglobin.
Miscellaneous- Fever.
Albenza, Eskazole, Zentel, Andazol and Alworm
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System- Headache, seizures, confusion, raised intracranial pressure, dizziness/vertigo, signs that meningeal sings.
Skin- Reversible hair loss, infection, hypersensitivity including rash and hives, allergic reactions.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting.
Genitourinary- Acute kidney failure, dark urine.
Liver- Abnormal Liver Function Tests, inflammation of liver
Blood- Decrease in the number of white blood cells, thrombocytes, hemoglobin.
Miscellaneous- Fever.
Other Precautions :
Do not change the dose, without your Doctor's advice.Drug Name : Albendazole
Albendazole is an antihelminthic drug prescribed for treating a variety of parasitic worm infestations such as ascariasis, filariasis or roundworm disease, giardiasis, trichuriasis, pinworm disease, neurocysticercosis, and hydatid disease.Trade Names for Albendazole
India :
Averm Plus |
Alforrd |
Woriv - 1 |
Midazole |
Winworm L |
Wormis -L |
Albeda (10ml) |
AZ Plus |
Networm DS |
Imectin Forte |
Vermac -A |
Albactin Plus |
ALBECRUZ PLUS |
Verbend |
Winworm Plus |
Alford I |
Kinzol IR |
Meriben |
ABZ Plus |
Albentin
International :
Albenza, Eskazole, Zentel, Andazol and Alworm
