Question 1

once you've taken all medication of albenza (albendazole) for pinworms is it normal for stool to come out quick and have a lot.. mines even a bright brown color?

Accepted Answer

Albenza (albendazole): Each individual may respond differently to the drug. It may increase transit time for stooling or not.

Question 2

two weeks ago i noticed i had pinworms and took over the counter pinworm medication and it failed to work, i went in and saw my doctor and he prescribed me albendazole and its been more than 72 hours and it still hasnt worked, any reason for why?

Accepted Answer

: How do you know the medication is ineffective? Do you or your family member still observe the active pinworms at and around the anus at night or you only feel itching and uncomfortable? Albendazole should be effective but you will need a second dose in 2 weeks for a complete eradication.

Question 3

will otc pinworm medication , pyrantel, work for vaginal pinworm infection? or do i need to get a prescription medication like albendazole to be sure they are eliminated from vagina? or is otc effective for digestive and vaginal pinworm?

Accepted Answer

: Albendazole has a higher efficacy in eliminating pinworm infestation than pyrantel pamoate.  It is ideal  to have whole family get treated at the same time to prevent reinfection.

Question 4

is albendazole ver the counter drug?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: The best person to answer this would be your friendly pharmacist, but my best guess is that this is not an OTC preparation, and requires a prescription.

Question 5

i took tablet albendazole 400mg single dose on 4th week of my pregnancy. no doctor prescribed me the drug.i just forgot that i am pregnant and took it?

Accepted Answer

Inform doctor: This is something that already occurred so there is not something you can do to change it. Simply inform the doctor taking care of your pregnancy. Since it was a single dose they will not likely want to do anything special or different.

Question 6

is albendazole safe to use if i suspect that i may have eaten a live parasitic worm? my doctor prescribed it to me. will i get side effects by taking this drug?

Accepted Answer

Careful: No drug is safe to use without a clear intended benefit. All meds have side effects that can be found on the package insert and all treatments are to be taken with caution and as prescribed. Side effects are to be reported promptly to prescribing doc.

Question 7

i was treated for strongyloides with 2 doses of ivermectin + 1 dose of albendazole over a few weeks of time. i understand that these drugs dont kill the eggs though, only the adults, so what do we do then? should i continue treatment?

Accepted Answer

: Eggs get eliminated in the feces and with no worms in your intestine no new ones would be produced. Unless you have symptoms related to worm infestation, you should let it be.
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Question 8

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 9

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 10

i took two albenza at once and im scared that i overdosed?

Accepted Answer

Albendazole: Maximum daily dose is usually 800 mg.
what were you prescribed it for?
Contact your prescribing physician if you have concerns.

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A member asked:

Once you've taken all medication of albenza (albendazole) for pinworms is it normal for stool to come out quick and have a lot.. mines even a bright brown color?

A member asked:

Two weeks ago i noticed i had pinworms and took over the counter pinworm medication and it failed to work, i went in and saw my doctor and he prescribed me albendazole and its been more than 72 hours and it still hasnt worked, any reason for why?

A member asked:

Will otc pinworm medication , pyrantel, work for vaginal pinworm infection? or do i need to get a prescription medication like albendazole to be sure they are eliminated from vagina? or is otc effective for digestive and vaginal pinworm?

A member asked:

Is albendazole ver the counter drug?

A member asked:

I took tablet albendazole 400mg single dose on 4th week of my pregnancy. no doctor prescribed me the drug.i just forgot that i am pregnant and took it?

A member asked:

Is albendazole safe to use if i suspect that i may have eaten a live parasitic worm? my doctor prescribed it to me. will i get side effects by taking this drug?

A member asked:

I was treated for strongyloides with 2 doses of ivermectin + 1 dose of albendazole over a few weeks of time. i understand that these drugs dont kill the eggs though, only the adults, so what do we do then? should i continue treatment?

A member asked:

Is albendazole dangerous to take for kids?

A member asked:

Why albendazole is better than mebendazo;e?

A member asked:

I took two albenza at once and im scared that i overdosed?

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