Albendazole
Albendazole is an Antiparasitic used for selected intestinal and tissue worm infections. The organism and infection site determine the treatment plan.
Key points
- Albendazole does not treat every parasite; tests, exposure history and infection site can change treatment.
- Longer or systemic treatment may require liver tests and blood counts.
- Severe headache, seizures, vision change, jaundice or unusual bleeding needs urgent assessment.
Select a listed product and pack to order online. Product information is not a deworming recommendation. Whether it suits you depends on diagnosis; ask your doctor or pharmacist.
How albendazole works
Albendazole disrupts parasite microtubules and glucose use. In tissue infections, dying parasites can provoke inflammation, so companion treatment or specialist monitoring may be needed.
Important safety checks
Pregnancy, liver disease, blood disorders and possible brain or eye involvement require review. Persistent symptoms after treatment may need repeat testing rather than another unsupervised course.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for seizures, severe headache, weakness, vision change, jaundice, fever with sore throat, unusual bruising or a severe allergic reaction.
Further reading
What is albendazole used for?
Albendazole is an antiparasitic used for some intestinal and tissue worm infections (helminthiasis). It is also used for giardiasis.
How does albendazole work?
Albendazole disrupts the microtubules inside parasite cells and blocks their glucose use. This damages the parasites and uses up their energy stores.
Which albendazole product can I order on SGMeds?
The albendazole product on SGMeds is Albenza, and its page gives the strengths and pack sizes.
What is albendazole called in other countries?
In other countries, albendazole is also sold as Zentel. Brand names vary between countries, so compare products by their active ingredient.
What are the side effects of albendazole?
Common side effects include nausea, abdominal pain and dizziness. Less often, it can raise liver enzyme levels or cause hair loss or fever, and rare blood problems such as low white cell counts (leukopenia) and low counts of all blood cells (pancytopenia) need immediate medical attention.
Who should not take albendazole?
Do not take it if you are allergic to albendazole or if you are pregnant. If you have liver disease or a blood disorder, or the infection may have reached the brain or eyes, check with a doctor or pharmacist first.
How much does albendazole cost in Singapore?
The product on this page shows a price for each strength and pack size in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Do I need a prescription for albendazole in Singapore?
No. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order albendazole: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver albendazole to Singapore?
Yes. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia. Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, and Regular shipping takes up to 3 weeks.
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