Abd 400 mg Tablet

Abd 400 mg Tablet contains 400 mg of albendazole in each tablet. It is an anthelmintic, or anti-worm medicine, used to treat certain parasitic worm infections. Abd 400 mg Tablet is prescribed for specific infections such as intestinal worms and some tissue-based parasitic infections, depending on the diagnosis and treatment plan. The exact regimen can vary by the parasite being treated and the patient’s age and medical history.

How it works: Albendazole works by stopping worms from absorbing the nutrients they need to survive. In tablet form, Abd 400 mg Tablet delivers the medicine systemically so it can act against parasites in the gut and, for some infections, in other tissues.

Abd 400 mg Tablet is a full-strength albendazole tablet that often fits standard treatment courses where a doctor wants 400 mg per dose. Because this is a higher-strength tablet rather than a lower-dose form, it is not meant for self-treatment of unclear symptoms. A clinician may choose Abd 400 mg Tablet when a single 400 mg dose or a 400 mg-based schedule is appropriate for the infection being treated.

• Treatment of certain roundworm infections
• Treatment of pinworm infection
• Treatment of hookworm or whipworm infection
• Treatment of tapeworm infections in selected cases
• Treatment of some tissue-parasite infections as prescribed by a doctor

• Take Abd 400 mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet with water unless your prescriber tells you a different way to take it.
• Take it with food if your prescription instructions or pharmacist advise, since food can help absorption.
• Do not take extra tablets because this is a 400 mg strength and the schedule depends on the infection being treated.
• If treatment is for a household-transmitted worm such as pinworm, follow all hygiene and contact-treatment instructions your clinician gives you.

Each Abd 400 mg Tablet provides 400 mg of albendazole. Depending on the parasite, it may be given as a single dose, repeated dose, or a short treatment course; the maximum amount per day depends on the infection and your doctor’s instructions. Do not use the 400 mg strength on your own, because the correct dosing schedule for albendazole is diagnosis-specific and may differ from one infection to another.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Albendazole may include:

• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Mild liver enzyme changes on blood tests

• Do not use Abd 400 mg Tablet during pregnancy unless your doctor specifically says it is necessary.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because albendazole can affect the liver and may need monitoring.
• Blood tests may be needed during longer treatment courses to check liver function and blood counts.
• Use caution if you are breastfeeding, and ask your clinician whether temporary interruption is needed.
• Take only the number of tablets prescribed; the 400 mg strength is not a casual over-the-counter worm treatment.
• Let your doctor know if you have a history of bone marrow problems or low blood counts.
• If your infection is pinworm, strict handwashing and cleaning bedding/clothing may be needed to prevent reinfection.

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Store Abd 400 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.