-
How to use
Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.
Taken albenza exactly as directed by your health care professional.
Consult your health care professional about having grapefruit whilst on a course with this medicine, in any form.
-
Side Effects
If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.
sore throat
lower back pain
joint aches and pains
fever
difficulty breathing
blurred vision
chills
muscle aches and pains
redness/blistering/peeling/loosening of the skin(including the inside the mouth)
seizures
yellowing of eyes/skin
unusual weakness/tiredness
skin rash/hives/itching
severe diarrhea
-
Drug Interaction
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.
aminophyline
phenobarbital
ropinirole
tacrine
warfarin
theophyline
clozapine
cimetidine
carbamazepine
phenytoin
olanzapine
mexiletine
grapefruit juice
dexamethasone
caffeine
Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.
-
Over Dose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
-
Notes
Consult your health care professional about having grapefruit whilst on a course with this medicine, in any form.
-
Missed Dose
Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.
Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.
-
Uses
Albenza, an anthelmintic, treats parasitic (worm) infections.
-
Other Uses
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
-
Storage
Store at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F / 20-25 degrees C, away from heat and moisture.
-
Precaution
Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :
liver disease
low white blood cell count
anaemia
biliary tract disease
chemotherapy (recent)
If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.
If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.