Albendazole is used to treat neurocysticercosis, an infection of the nervous system caused by pork tapeworms.

This medicine is also used to treat cystic hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum, an infection caused by dog tapeworms.

Albendazole is used to treat infections caused by pinworms and hookworms.

Albendazole is an antiparasitic medication. It works by keeping the worms from absorbing sugar (glucose), thereby depleting their energy level. This causes the worms to die and treats your infection.

Major & minor side effects for Albendazole

• Fever
• Headache
• Nausea or Vomiting
• Seizures
• Dark urine
• Temporary Hair Loss
• Elevated Liver Enzymes
• Allergic Skin Reaction
• Bleeding and bruising
• Shortness of breath
• Unusual tiredness

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary.

Albendazole may alter the functionality of bone marrow resulting in a decreased count of white blood cells. 

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases since it may increase the levels of the liver enzymes.

Albendazole may cause neurological effects such as dizziness, fits, etc. when the medicine is used to treat Neurocysticercosis.

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of eye diseases such as retinal lesions due to the increased risk of retinal damage.