Albendazole

Albendazole

Antiparasitics Prescription only ATC code: P02CA03

Prescription status is set country by country — the label where you live is the one that applies.

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Typical dose
400 mg
1× a day
Times
With food

A usual adult range, not a national label — the dose and the timing differ by country and by product.

Used for

  • Worm infections

Approved uses differ by country — some of these may be off-label or unapproved where you live.

Worth knowing

  • Not during pregnancy
  • Absorbed better with fat
  • Watch liver enzymes

Markers to watch

Reference information, not medical advice. Discuss any change with your doctor.