Albee 400 mg Tablet

Albee 400 mg Tablet is an albendazole tablet used to treat certain parasitic worm infections. Each tablet contains 400 mg of albendazole, an anthelmintic (anti-worm) medicine. It works in the intestine and other tissues to help kill susceptible worms and their larvae. Albee 400 mg Tablet is used only when a clinician has decided this strength is appropriate for the specific infection.

How it works: Albendazole blocks the worm’s ability to absorb glucose, which starves the parasite and stops it from surviving and reproducing. As a tablet, Albee 400 mg Tablet is swallowed so the medicine can be absorbed and carried to where the parasites are living.

Albee 400 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet format that delivers 400 mg in one dose unit, which can make treatment simpler when this exact amount is prescribed. Because there are no other strengths or forms in this brand line, this tablet represents the full standard tablet strength and is chosen based on the infection being treated, age, weight, and the doctor’s dosing plan.

• Pinworm infection
• Roundworm infection
• Hookworm infection
• Whipworm infection
• Certain tapeworm infections
• Parasite treatment as directed by a doctor

• Take Albee 400 mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet with water unless your prescriber has told you a different way to take it.
• Take it with food if your doctor or pharmacist recommends it, because food can improve absorption for some infections.
• If your regimen calls for a repeat dose, take it on the exact day your doctor specifies.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your clinician tells you to do so.
• Follow any household or hygiene instructions your doctor gives you to help prevent reinfection.

Each Albee 400 mg Tablet provides 400 mg of albendazole per tablet. Depending on the type of worm infection, some people take a single 400 mg dose while others may need the tablet once or twice daily for several days; the doctor decides the schedule and whether a repeat dose is needed. The maximum daily amount depends on the infection and the prescriber’s plan, so do not self-adjust the dose.

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

Common side effects of Albendazole may include:

• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Temporary liver enzyme changes
• Diarrhea

• Do not use Albee 400 mg Tablet unless a clinician has confirmed it is appropriate for your infection.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are trying to conceive, because albendazole can be harmful in pregnancy.
• Discuss liver disease before use, since this medicine can affect the liver and may need monitoring.
• Use caution if you have a history of blood cell problems, because prolonged or repeated therapy can lower blood counts.
• Tell your pharmacist about all medicines and supplements you take, including anticonvulsants and steroids.
• If you feel dizzy after taking Albee 400 mg Tablet, avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Seek medical advice before using it again for another infection, especially if you had prior side effects.

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