What does the term "generic" mean? Do generic medications produce the same effect that the brand name medicines do?
The difference between a brand name medicine and a generic one is in the name, shape and in the price. A generic drug is usually called by the name of the active ingredient while a manufacturer uses a brand name. However, a manufacturer cannot possess a patent for a certain chemical agent, this is why manufacturers of generic medications can legally produce the so-called "generics". They are the same chemically and since the active ingredient is identical, they have the same medical effect. Thus buying a generic medication one pays less but gets the very same result.
Anthelmintics / Generic Albenza
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400mg × 10 pills
$19.95
US $ 1.99
400mg × 20 pills
$24.95
US $ 1.25
400mg × 30 pills
$29.95
US $ 1.00
Most popular quantity.
What is albendazole?
Albendazole is an "antihelmintic," or anti-worm, medication. It prevents worms from growing or multiplying in your body.
Albendazole is used to treat infections caused by worms such as pork tapeworm and dog tapeworm.
Albendazole may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about albendazole?
Do not take albendazole if you are pregnant. Avoid pregnancy for at least 1 month following albendazole therapy.
Do not take albendazole without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
You may require a lower dose or special monitoring during therapy if you have liver problems.
Take albendazole with food to lessen stomach upset.
How should I take albendazole?
Take albendazole exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Take albendazole tablets with food to lessen stomach upset.
Take all of the albendazole that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated. It can take 30 days to 3 months to treat this infection.
Fasting, laxatives, or purging will not help to cure this infection.
Store albendazole at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call a poison control left near you.
What should I avoid while taking albendazole?
Do not take albendazole if you are pregnant. Avoid pregnancy for at least 1 month following treatment with albendazole.
There are no restrictions on foods, beverages, or activities while you are taking albendazole unless your doctor directs otherwise.
What are the possible side effects of albendazole?
Stop taking albendazole and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; shortness of breath; closing of your throat; or hives).
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take albendazole and talk to your doctor if you experience
abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting;
headache;
dizziness ;or
a fever.
What drug(s) may interact with albendazole?
aminophyline
caffeine
carbamazepine
cimetidine
clozapine
dexamethasone
grapefruit juice
mexiletine
olanzapine
phenobarbital
phenytoin
ropinirole
tacrine
theophyline
warfarin
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
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to split),
I can easily lower the dosage to 25 mg...which is all I need.
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