Albendazole 400mg Tablet

Overview

A single-dose deworming tablet used to treat common intestinal worm infections.

Recommendations

• Used to clear common intestinal worm infections
• Often taken as a simple short course
• Chewable forms can be chewed or taken with water
• Whole-household treatment may be advised for some worms
• Widely used in public deworming programs and at Jan Aushadhi stores

Do's

• Follow good hand and food hygiene to prevent reinfection
• Take as directed by a health worker or pharmacist
• Treat affected family members if advised

Don'ts

• Do not use during pregnancy without medical advice
• Do not assume it treats all infections; confirm the diagnosis
• Do not repeat courses unsupervised

Others

Pregnant women and people with liver problems should seek advice first; see a doctor if symptoms persist after treatment or if worms keep recurring.

Overview

An anti-worm (anthelmintic) medicine used to treat certain intestinal and tissue parasitic infections, typically prescribed by a clinician.

Recommendations

• Used under medical guidance for specific parasitic infections
• Course length depends on the type of infection
• Usually prescribed rather than self-selected
• Follow-up may be needed for some infections
• Hygiene measures help prevent reinfection

Do's

• Use exactly as prescribed
• Maintain good hand and food hygiene
• Attend any recommended follow-up

Don'ts

• Do not use during pregnancy without medical advice
• Do not self-treat without a confirmed diagnosis
• Do not stop a prescribed course early without advice

Others

Pregnant women and those with liver disease need medical advice; blood-count or liver monitoring may be advised for longer courses, so use under clinical supervision.

Overview

A prescription anti-parasitic medicine used to treat certain worm and tissue parasite infections.

Recommendations

• Used under a clinician's direction for diagnosed parasitic infections
• Treatment duration varies by the specific infection
• Requires a prescription and professional oversight
• Longer courses may need laboratory monitoring
• Hygiene helps prevent reinfection

Do's

• Take exactly as prescribed
• Keep any recommended lab or follow-up appointments
• Practice good hygiene to limit spread

Don'ts

• Do not use in pregnancy without medical advice
• Do not self-diagnose or self-treat
• Do not skip monitoring during longer courses

Others

Pregnant women and people with liver concerns should consult their clinician; because it is prescription-only and may require monitoring, use it only under medical supervision.