Elbenol 400mg Sachet 
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USED FOR:
Parasitic worm infections
COMPOSITION:
Albendazole (400mg)
Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Elbenol 400mg Sachet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE
Elbenol 400mg Sachet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
Elbenol 400mg Sachet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Elbenol 400mg Sachet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Elbenol 400mg Sachet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Elbenol 400mg Sachet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Elbenol 400mg Sachet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.
Uses of Elbenol Sachet
Elbenol 400mg Sachet is used in the treatment of parasitic worm infections.
How to use Elbenol Sachet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Empty the granules in a glass of water/milk, stir it and consume immediately. Elbenol 400mg Sachet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Elbenol Sachet works
Albendazole belongs to class of medications called anti-helminthic. Albendazole works by keeping the worm from absorbing sugar (glucose), so that the worm loses energy and dies..
Common Headache, Nausea, Hair loss, Vomiting, Dizziness, Abnormal liver function tests, Fever, Abdominal pain, Vertigo.
Expert advice for Elbenol Sachet
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to it.
Takethe medicine with meals or with a snackTake plenty of fluids and fiber rich diet to avoid constipation.
Do not start or continue the albendazole tablets and consult your doctor:
If you have or ever had liver diseaseÂ
If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant
If you are breast feeding
Q. Is Elbenol an antibiotic?
Elbenol is an antibiotic. It is an anthelmintic drug and is used in the treatment of many parasitic infections.
Q. What is Elbenol used for?
Elbenol is used for the treatment of infections caused by helminths (worms) like Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm/threadworm), Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm), Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus (hookworms), Trichuris trichiura (whipworm), Strongyloides stercoralis, animal hookworm larvae causing cutaneous larva migrans, and Opisthorchis viverrini (liver flukes) and Clonorchis sinensis. It is also indicated for the treatment of Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. (tapeworm) infections and has shown good activity against anaerobic protozoa like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment for worms as there could be many worms against which Elbenol would not be effective.
Q. How does Elbenol work?
Elbenol works by killing the larva and the adult form of the worm by inhibiting tubulin polymerization which causes energy depletion and decreases the mobility of the worm and hence kills the helminth.
Q. Can I take Elbenol with fluconazole?
Elbenol can be taken with fluconazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Is Elbenol safe?
Elbenol is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Elbenol effective for treating pinworms?
Elbenol is used for the treatment of pinworms (Enterobius vermicolaris). Elbenol is active against the larval and the adult stages. Consult your doctor before taking any medicines for worm infections.
Q. Is Elbenol an over the counter product?
Elbenol is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine.
Q. Is Elbenol safe in G6PD deficiency?
Elbenol is safe to use in people with G6PD deficiency. Please consult your doctor to know more about drugs which are to be avoided in G6PD deficient people.
Q. Does Elbenol kill tapeworms?
Elbenol is active against tapeworms like Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for these worm infestations.
Q. Does Elbenol cause diarrhoea?
Diarrhoea is an uncommon side effect of Elbenol. Please consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking Elbenol.
Q. Does Elbenol work?
Elbenol works if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Elbenol useful in the treatment of scabies?
Elbenol is not used for the treatment of scabies. If you think you are suffering from scabies, please consult your doctor as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Does Elbenol treat Giardia?
Elbenol can be used to treat giardiasis. It has shown activity against anaerobic protozoa like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis. Please consult your doctor if you think you are suffering from giardiasis as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Does Elbenol kill eggs?
Elbenol does not kill the eggs of the worms. It acts against the larva and the adult form of the worms.
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