# Albendazole 400mg Tablet

**Group:** Anti-Malarial  ·  **Pack:** 1's  ·  **MRP:** ₹4.00  ·  **Status:** Available  ·  **Drug code:** 1095

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## India standard (CDSCO / Jan Aushadhi context)

### Overview

A single-dose deworming tablet used to treat common intestinal worm infections.

### Recommendations

- Used to clear common intestinal worm infections
- Often taken as a simple short course
- Chewable forms can be chewed or taken with water
- Whole-household treatment may be advised for some worms
- Widely used in public deworming programs and at Jan Aushadhi stores

### Do's

- Follow good hand and food hygiene to prevent reinfection
- Take as directed by a health worker or pharmacist
- Treat affected family members if advised

### Don'ts

- Do not use during pregnancy without medical advice
- Do not assume it treats all infections; confirm the diagnosis
- Do not repeat courses unsupervised

### Others

Pregnant women and people with liver problems should seek advice first; see a doctor if symptoms persist after treatment or if worms keep recurring.

## Europe standard (EMA / typical EU practice)

### Overview

An anti-worm (anthelmintic) medicine used to treat certain intestinal and tissue parasitic infections, typically prescribed by a clinician.

### Recommendations

- Used under medical guidance for specific parasitic infections
- Course length depends on the type of infection
- Usually prescribed rather than self-selected
- Follow-up may be needed for some infections
- Hygiene measures help prevent reinfection

### Do's

- Use exactly as prescribed
- Maintain good hand and food hygiene
- Attend any recommended follow-up

### Don'ts

- Do not use during pregnancy without medical advice
- Do not self-treat without a confirmed diagnosis
- Do not stop a prescribed course early without advice

### Others

Pregnant women and those with liver disease need medical advice; blood-count or liver monitoring may be advised for longer courses, so use under clinical supervision.

## USA standard (FDA / typical US practice)

### Overview

A prescription anti-parasitic medicine used to treat certain worm and tissue parasite infections.

### Recommendations

- Used under a clinician's direction for diagnosed parasitic infections
- Treatment duration varies by the specific infection
- Requires a prescription and professional oversight
- Longer courses may need laboratory monitoring
- Hygiene helps prevent reinfection

### Do's

- Take exactly as prescribed
- Keep any recommended lab or follow-up appointments
- Practice good hygiene to limit spread

### Don'ts

- Do not use in pregnancy without medical advice
- Do not self-diagnose or self-treat
- Do not skip monitoring during longer courses

### Others

Pregnant women and people with liver concerns should consult their clinician; because it is prescription-only and may require monitoring, use it only under medical supervision.

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AI summaries by Claude Opus 4.8, updated 2026-06-15. Catalogue source: Jan Aushadhi Product Portfolio (PMBI).

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