Albenza
Developed to manage parasitic worm infections to alleviate intestinal infestation.
- Category
- Antiparasitics
- Active ingredient
- Albendazole
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 400mg
Albenza details
- Conditions
- Helminthiasis · Giardiasis · Parasitic Worm Infection
- Alternative names
- Zentel
- Therapeutic class
- Anthelmintic
- Pharmacological class
- Benzimidazole anthelmintic
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to albendazole; pregnancy
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor liver function with long-term use; use with effective contraception
- Minor side effects
- nausea; abdominal pain; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- elevated liver enzymes; alopecia; fever
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- GSK
- Onset Time
- 1–3 days
- Duration
- Variable per indication
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- Cimetidine; Dexamethasone
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Do not take during pregnancy; effective contraception required.
Serious side effects
leukopenia, requires immediate medical attention; pancytopenia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Developed to manage parasitic worm infections to alleviate intestinal infestation.
Mechanism of action
Albendazole causes selective degeneration of cytoplasmic microtubules in parasitic cells, resulting in inhibition of glucose uptake and depletion of glycogen stores.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Albenza
Albenza is a recognised brand of albendazole, a medicine for helminthiasis, giardiasis and parasitic worm infection. The same active ingredient is also marketed as Zentel. These 400mg tablet forms are widely relied upon for managing various internal and systemic parasite concerns effectively.
Buying Albenza online
Albenza is registered across 14 markets including Taiwan, South Korea and Japan, with availability also in the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong. Many people living across these regions order this product online to secure consistent access to effective treatment. Choosing generic albendazole, often produced in India, provides a much more affordable option than the original brand, making care accessible for those based far from a well-stocked pharmacy.