Bandy Tablet

Bandy Tablet is an albendazole tablet, an anthelmintic medicine used to treat certain parasitic worm infections. Each Bandy Tablet contains albendazole as labelled on the pack, and it belongs to the anti-worm drug class. It works against infections such as roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, whipworms, and some tapeworm infections, depending on the parasite and the prescriber’s plan. Bandy Tablet is intended to be used only when a clinician has identified or strongly suspected a worm infection.

How it works: Albendazole from Bandy Tablet stops worms from taking up sugar and building the structures they need to survive. As the parasites lose energy and cannot keep growing, they die and are cleared from the body.

This Bandy Tablet strength is the exact tablet strength supplied in the pack, so it should be used according to the dose your doctor selects for your infection and body weight. Compared with lower-strength albendazole products, a higher tablet strength may mean fewer tablets are needed per dose, but it is not a substitute for individualized dosing. Because albendazole treatment varies by parasite, this strength may be chosen when a clinician wants a simpler tablet-based regimen.

• Treatment of certain intestinal worm infections
• Pinworm infection
• Roundworm infection
• Hookworm infection
• Whipworm infection
• Some tapeworm infections, when prescribed

• Swallow Bandy Tablet with water unless your doctor tells you to take it differently.
• Take it with food if directed, because food can improve absorption of albendazole.
• Use the exact number of tablets prescribed for your infection; do not guess the dose.
• Follow the full treatment schedule even if you feel better after the first dose.
• If you are treating pinworms, hygiene steps and household measures may also be recommended to prevent reinfection.
• Do not split, crush, or chew the tablet unless a clinician specifically says it is okay.

Each Bandy Tablet provides albendazole in the exact strength printed on the package, and the number of tablets per dose depends on the worm being treated. Some infections are treated with a single dose, while others need repeated doses or several days of therapy; the prescriber decides the schedule and the maximum daily amount. Do not change the dose or repeat treatment on your own, even if symptoms return.

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

Common side effects of Albendazole may include:

• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Temporary rise in liver tests with repeated or higher-dose use

• Use Bandy Tablet only under medical guidance, especially if the infection type has not been confirmed.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because albendazole can affect the liver.
• Blood count and liver monitoring may be needed with longer courses or higher total doses.
• Avoid alcohol if your clinician advises it, since it may add to liver stress or stomach upset.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding; albendazole may not be appropriate in pregnancy.
• Tell your doctor about any history of bone marrow problems or blood disorders.
• Do not use this tablet for non-parasitic illnesses or for prevention without advice.

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Store Bandy Tablet in its original strip and box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.