This article describes albendazole oral tablet’s dosages and strength and gives details on how to take it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for albendazole.

If you want to know more about albendazole oral tablet, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Albendazole oral tablet is a generic medication. It’s not available in a brand-name version.

Form and strength of albendazole

Albendazole oral tablet comes as follows:

• Form: tablet that you swallow
• Strength: 200 milligrams (mg)

Dosage of albendazole

This article describes the recommended dosages for albendazole oral tablet. The drugmaker provides these recommended dosages.

If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of albendazole oral tablet without your doctor’s recommendation.

Usual recommended dosages of albendazole in adults

Your doctor will prescribe the right dosage of albendazole oral tablet that gives the desired outcome.

Dosage for certain infections caused by worms

Albendazole is approved for use in adults to treat certain infections caused by tapeworms. These infections are:

• hydatid disease caused by the dog tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus
• neurocysticercosis caused by the pork tapeworm Taenia solium

The recommended albendazole dosage is the same for both conditions. The following table shows the dosages based on body weight. Measures used are kilograms (kg), pounds (lb), and milligrams (mg).

For example, assume a doctor prescribes albendazole to treat an infection in a person weighing 55 kg (about 121 lb). Their dosage would be 825 mg, to be divided into two doses per day. But since the maximum daily dose is 800 mg, their dosage would be 400 mg twice per day.

The length of treatment with albendazole for each infection is as follows:

• Hydatid disease: Treatment is typically in three cycles. In one cycle, you take albendazole for 28 days, which is followed by no doses for 14 days.
• Neurocysticercosis: Treatment usually lasts 8–30 days.

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Dosage of albendazole in children

Albendazole is approved for use in children to treat certain infections caused by tapeworms. These infections are:

• hydatid disease caused by the dog tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus
• neurocysticercosis caused by the pork tapeworm Taenia solium

The dosages in children are the same as for adults. See the dosage details above in the “Usual recommended dosages of albendazole in adults” section. If you have questions about your child’s dosage, talk with your child’s doctor.

Missed dose of albendazole

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist right away if you realize you forgot to take a dose of albendazole oral tablet. They may advise you to take the missed dose. Or they may advise you to skip it and take your next dose as scheduled.

For tips on how to plan your doses of albendazole oral tablet and avoid missing a dose, read this article. You could also try:

• downloading a reminder app on your phone
• setting an alarm
• putting a note where you’ll see it, such as on your calendar, bathroom mirror, or bedside table

Frequently asked questions

Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about albendazole oral tablet and its dosage.

Can albendazole be taken for pinworm infections? If so, what’s the dosage?

Albendazole is not approved to treat infections caused by pinworms. But doctors still prescribe the drug for this or other off-label uses. “Off-label” means prescribing a drug for a purpose other than what it’s approved to treat or prevent.

You can talk with your doctor to learn more about this use and the dosage for treating it.

Does albendazole have a recommended single, one-time dose?

No, albendazole doesn’t have a recommended single or one-time dose.

Treatment with albendazole’s recommended dosages usually lasts from 8 days to about 4 months. The actual duration depends on the infection being treated.

To learn about albendazole’s recommended dosages, see the “Dosages for albendazole” section above.

Is albendazole taken long term?

No, doctors don’t typically prescribe albendazole oral tablet as a long-term treatment. Instead, it’s usually recommended for short-term use.

If you have questions about how long you should take albendazole oral tablet, talk with your doctor.

How albendazole is taken

You’ll swallow albendazole oral tablet twice per day.

Take your albendazole doses with a meal and a small drink of water.

It’s safe to crush or chew albendazole tablets, but do not cut them. If it’s hard for you to swallow tablets, view this article. It provides suggestions on how to swallow medications that come in pill form.

Also, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re having difficulty taking your medication. They can offer recommendations about taking it.

Overdose of albendazole

It’s important that you do not take more albendazole oral tablet than your doctor prescribes. Doing so can lead to harmful effects.

What to do if you take too much albendazole

If you think you’ve taken too much albendazole, call your doctor or pharmacist right away.  You can also use its online resource. If you have severe symptoms, call 911 or a local emergency number immediately. You can also go to the closest emergency room.

What to ask your doctor

This article describes the usual recommended dosages for albendazole oral tablet. If your doctor prescribes this medication, they’ll determine the dosage that’s best for you.

Do not change your dosage of albendazole oral tablet without your doctor’s recommendation. You should take albendazole oral tablet exactly as your doctor prescribes it. Let your doctor know if you have concerns or questions about your treatment plan.

Here’s a list of some possible questions you may want to ask your doctor:

• Will my albendazole oral tablet dosage change if it isn’t working to clear my infection?
• Should my albendazole dosage be lower based on my health history?
• If other medications I take interact with albendazole, will a lower dosage be prescribed?

Disclaimer:  However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.