Albenza Chewtab

Albenza belongs to the class of medcines known as anthelmintics.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

Taken albenza exactly as directed by your health care professional.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

sore throat
joint aches and pains
lower back pain
muscle aches and pains
redness/blistering/peeling/loosening of the skin(including the inside the mouth)
seizures
severe diarrhea
skin rash/hives/itching
unusual weakness/tiredness
yellowing of eyes/skin
chills
blurred vision
difficulty breathing
fever

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

aminophyline
caffeine
carbamazepine
cimetidine
clozapine
dexamethasone
grapefruit juice
mexiletine
olanzapine
phenobarbital
phenytoin
ropinirole
tacrine
theophyline
warfarin

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

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.

Consult your health care professional about having grapefruit whilst on a course with this medicine, in any form.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

anaemia
biliary tract disease
chemotherapy (recent)
liver disease
low white blood cell count

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Albenza is used in the treatment of parasitic (worm) infections.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F) away from heat and moisture.

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.