Albi 400 mg Tablet

Albi 400 mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine that contains 400 mg of albendazole in each tablet. It belongs to the anthelmintic, or anti-worm, drug class and is used to treat certain worm infections in the intestines and other tissues. Albi 400 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is used when a clinician decides albendazole is appropriate for the specific parasite being treated.

How it works: Albendazole works by stopping worms from taking up sugar and making energy, which weakens and eventually kills them. The tablet form delivers the medicine through the digestive tract so it can act against susceptible parasites in the body.

Each Albi 400 mg Tablet provides the full 400 mg strength in a single tablet, so it is a higher-dose option compared with lower-strength albendazole products. This strength is often chosen for adults or for treatment plans where a 400 mg dose is prescribed, which may be a once-daily or single-dose regimen depending on the infection. Because it is a full-strength tablet, it should be used only in the exact schedule your doctor recommends.

• Treatment of certain intestinal worm infections
• Treatment of pinworm
• Treatment of roundworm infections
• Treatment of hookworm infections
• Treatment of whipworm infections
• Treatment of other susceptible parasitic worm infections as prescribed

• Swallow the Albi 400 mg Tablet with water unless your doctor tells you to chew it or take it another way.
• Take it exactly on the schedule prescribed, since some albendazole infections use a single dose while others need repeated dosing.
• Taking the tablet with food, especially a meal containing fat, may help your body absorb albendazole better.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is appropriate for your specific prescription.
• If you are treating a household-transmitted worm infection, follow hygiene steps your doctor recommends to reduce reinfection.
• If a repeat dose is prescribed, take it at the exact interval instructed rather than guessing the timing.

Albi 400 mg Tablet supplies 400 mg of albendazole in each tablet, so one tablet may equal one full prescribed dose for some infections, but not all. Depending on the parasite and the treatment plan, it may be taken once, or repeated on a set schedule; there is no universal maximum daily dose for every use, so the doctor determines the correct dose and duration for your condition.

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

Common side effects of Albendazole may include:

• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Temporary raised liver enzymes
• Hair thinning with longer use, which is less common with one-time dosing

• Do not use Albi 400 mg Tablet during pregnancy unless your doctor specifically decides the benefit outweighs the risk.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, since albendazole can affect liver function.
• Blood tests may be needed if you are taking repeated doses or prolonged therapy.
• If you feel dizzy after taking the tablet, avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your clinician about any history of bone marrow problems or low blood counts.
• Use extra caution if you are taking other medicines that can affect the liver.
• Follow sanitation and handwashing measures to help prevent reinfection after treatment.

• Cimetidine may increase albendazole levels.
• Dexamethasone may change albendazole exposure when used together.
• Praziquantel may alter drug levels when combined with albendazole.
• Theophylline levels may be affected in some patients.
• Other medicines that stress the liver may increase the risk of side effects.

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