Question 1

ablendazole what is this for?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: Flatworms, flukes,  tapeworm/cestodes cysticercosis. Echinococcosis, enterobiasis (pinworm infection)
 trichuriasis (whipworm infection)
 ascariasis
 hookworm
 cutaneous larva migrans (caused by ancylostoma)
 filariasis.
Treat all this.

Question 2

how often we should take albendazol?

Accepted Answer

DependsOnIndication: Albendazole is indicated for Hydated Disease,Nerocysticosis,Cutaneus larva migrans,Ascariasis(tape worm)400mgm single dose.Pinworms 400mgm single dose and repeat after2 weeks,Filariasis 400mgm twioce a day for 10 days,Hookworm and entero colitis 400mgm once a day.And few others,
SO THE DOSE AND HOW OFTEN YOU TAKE DEPENDS ON WHAT IS BEIN TREATED

Question 3

what is recommended dose of albandazole?

Accepted Answer

400mg BID: It is a broad spectrum antihelmetic. Max doseof 800mg. If less than 60kg may give lower doses at 15mg per kg.

Question 4

is it okay to take albendazol once in every three month?

Accepted Answer

What For and why: Why do you want to take Albendazole once in every three months.There is no reason for that and unless there is a indication it is not recommended

Question 5

why is it hard to find albendezole?

Accepted Answer

Antihelminthic: Its an uncommon treatment for parasites but should be readily obtainable or easily ordered by your pharmacy.

Question 6

i have thread worms in my body. may i take albendazol tablets?

Accepted Answer

Thread worms or: Pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis) can be treated with  Albendazole 400 mg orally once as a single dose which can be repeated  in 2 weeks.

Question 7

is albendazole dangerous to take for kids?

Accepted Answer

No: Albendazole has been used in children for years and is fully approved by the fda for use by children.  As with all medications there is a long list of possible side effects but i've never seen it cause a significant problem.  Unless your child is allergic to this or a similar medication then there is no need to worry.

Question 8

why albendazole is better than mebendazo;e?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Different drugs have different indications. It really depends on what indication you are using these antiparasitic dtugs for.

Question 9

with albenza (albendazole) do i again take in one week or two?

Accepted Answer

Albendazole: The dosage, frequency of administration and repetitive dosing depends upon the parasitic infection you are treating.

Question 10

can one take zentel albendazole 400mg(1 pill) during the day at anytime.normally will it be after or before eating something.

Accepted Answer

Follow instructions: Abendazole's effectiveness is somewhat decreased if taken with food in part because it's diluted by the stomach contents and has less effectiveness as it traverses the bowel.  You can take it with water, four ounces before taking the pill and four ounces to wash it down with.  Sometimes people still require a second treatment even if taken as Rx'd

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