Alu A 400 mg Tablet

Alu A 400 mg Tablet is a prescription anthelmintic medicine that contains 400 mg of albendazole in each tablet. It is used to treat certain worm and parasitic infections by killing susceptible parasites in the body. As an anti-worm tablet, Alu A 400 mg Tablet is typically chosen when a doctor wants a full-strength albendazole tablet for treatment of a diagnosed infection. It should be used exactly as directed for the specific parasite being treated.

How it works: Albendazole works by blocking the worm’s ability to absorb sugar, which starves and weakens the parasite. In tablet form, Alu A 400 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed so the medicine can reach the worms inside the body.

Alu A 400 mg Tablet is a higher-strength albendazole tablet, so it is not meant to be used casually or for self-treatment. Because each tablet already contains 400 mg, a doctor may choose this strength when a standard single-dose tablet is appropriate or when the prescribed schedule is built around 400 mg doses rather than smaller tablet strengths.

• Treatment of certain intestinal worm infections
• Treatment of some tissue паразitic infections as prescribed
• Pinworm, roundworm, hookworm, and whipworm infections when ordered by a doctor
• Other albendazole-treated parasitic infections based on diagnosis

• Swallow the Alu A 400 mg Tablet with water unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it with food, especially a fatty meal, if your doctor or pharmacist advises, because food can improve absorption.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless a clinician specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the exact time and for the exact number of doses prescribed for your infection.
• If a single 400 mg dose is prescribed, taking more does not work better and may raise side effects.
• Follow any repeat-dose instructions carefully, since some worm infections need another dose later.

Each Alu A 400 mg Tablet provides 400 mg of albendazole per tablet. Depending on the infection, a doctor may prescribe one 400 mg dose, repeated doses, or a short course; the exact schedule and maximum daily amount depend on the condition being treated and the patient’s age and medical history. Do not guess the dose or repeat it without medical guidance.

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

Common side effects of Albendazole may include:

• Stomach pain or abdominal discomfort
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Mild liver test changes, which may be more likely with repeated or higher cumulative dosing

• Do not use Alu A 400 mg Tablet during pregnancy unless a clinician specifically says it is necessary, because albendazole can harm an unborn baby.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because this strength may need closer monitoring.
• Use caution if you have a history of bone marrow problems or low blood counts.
• Tell your prescriber about all other medicines and supplements, since interactions can change albendazole levels.
• If treatment is repeated or prolonged, your clinician may order blood tests to check liver function and blood counts.
• Avoid taking it as a routine deworming medicine without a confirmed or suspected diagnosis from a clinician.
• If you feel dizzy or unwell after taking it, avoid driving until you know how the tablet affects you.

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