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Abd 400mg Tablet

Manufactured By Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition Albendazole (400mg)

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Information about Abd 400mg Tablet

Description:

Uses / Indications:

Abd 400mg Tablet is used in the treatment of parasitic worm infections.

Interactions / Warnings:

Pregnancy interaction:

Abd 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to it. Takethe medicine with meals or with a snackTake plenty of fluids and fiber rich diet to avoid constipation. Do not start or continue the albendazole tablets and consult your doctor: If you have or ever had liver disease If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant If you are breast feeding

Side Effects:

Headache, Nausea, Hair loss, Vomiting, Dizziness, Abnormal liver function tests, Fever, Abdominal pain, Vertigo.

How to use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Abd 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works:

Albendazole belongs to class of medications called anti-helminthic. Albendazole works by keeping the worm from absorbing sugar (glucose), so that the worm loses energy and dies..

Faq for medicine:

Is Abd an antibiotic? : Abd is an antibiotic. It is an anthelmintic drug and is used in the treatment of many parasitic infections.|What is Abd used for? : Abd is used for the treatment of infections caused by helminths (worms) like Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm/threadworm), Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm), Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus (hookworms), Trichuris trichiura (whipworm), Strongyloides stercoralis, animal hookworm larvae causing cutaneous larva migrans, and Opisthorchis viverrini (liver flukes) and Clonorchis sinensis. It is also indicated for the treatment of Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. (tapeworm) infections and has shown good activity against anaerobic protozoa like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment for worms as there could be many worms against which Abd would not be effective.|How does Abd work? : Abd works by killing the larva and the adult form of the worm by inhibiting tubulin polymerization which causes energy depletion and decreases the mobility of the worm and hence kills the helminth. |Can I take Abd with fluconazole? : Abd can be taken with fluconazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Is Abd safe? : Abd is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.|Is Abd effective for treating pinworms? : Abd is used for the treatment of pinworms (Enterobius vermicolaris). Abd is active against the larval and the adult stages. Consult your doctor before taking any medicines for worm infections.|Is Abd an over the counter product? : Abd is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine.|Is Abd safe in G6PD deficiency? : Abd is safe to use in people with G6PD deficiency. Please consult your doctor to know more about drugs which are to be avoided in G6PD deficient people.|Does Abd kill tapeworms? : Abd is active against tapeworms like Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for these worm infestations. |Does Abd cause diarrhoea? : Diarrhoea is an uncommon side effect of Abd. Please consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking Abd.|Does Abd work? : Abd works if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.|Is Abd useful in the treatment of scabies? : Abd is not used for the treatment of scabies. If you think you are suffering from scabies, please consult your doctor as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.|Does Abd treat Giardia? : Abd can be used to treat giardiasis. It has shown activity against anaerobic protozoa like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis. Please consult your doctor if you think you are suffering from giardiasis as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.|Does Abd kill eggs? : Abd does not kill the eggs of the worms. It acts against the larva and the adult form of the worms.