Albendazole: what it is indicated for, how to take it and contraindications

Albendazole is a drug prescribed for the treatment of parasitic infections, which can include a variety of conditions such as echinococcosis, taeniasis, enterobiasis, trichuriasis, filariasis, and others. Its action is to inhibit the growth of parasite larvae, thus preventing their multiplication.

The medicine is available in pharmacies in the form of tablets for oral administration or in oral suspension, the latter being more suitable for children and adolescents. It is important to follow the treatment according to the doctor's instructions, respecting the recommended times and doses.

Albendazole is indicated to treat several parasitic diseases, also known as worms, such as:

Echinococcosis, also known as human hydatid disease;
Taeniasis, popularly called "solitary";
Enterobiasis, or oxyuriasis;
Trichuriasis;
Filariasis, also known as elephantiasis;
Ascariasis, commonly called "roundworm";
Giardiasis;
Trichinosis;
hookworm;
Strongyloidiasis.

The mechanism of action of albendazole is to eliminate the worms that cause these parasitic diseases.

It is important to emphasize that the use of the drug must be done under medical prescription and that adequate treatment is essential to obtain effective results in the fight against parasitic infections.