Albozen-400 Suspension
Albendazole 400 mg
| Composition | Albendazole 400 mg |
|---|---|
| Packing | 10ML |
| MRP | ₹ 20 |
| Dosage Form | Syrups & Suspensions |
About Albozen-400 Suspension
Albozen-400 Suspension contains Albendazole 400 mg, a broad-spectrum anthelmintic (antiparasitic) agent used to treat a variety of intestinal worm infections. The suspension form makes it particularly easy to administer to children and those who have difficulty swallowing tablets.
Biozia Lifesciences' Albozen-400 Suspension is effective against a wide range of common parasitic worm infections, including roundworm, tapeworm, hookworm, and whipworm, providing a convenient oral treatment option for both adults and children.
Uses of Albozen-400 Suspension
This medicine is commonly used for:
- Treating intestinal worm infections including roundworm, tapeworm, and hookworm
- Managing pinworm (threadworm) infections in children and adults
- Treating whipworm infections
- Managing tissue-invasive parasitic conditions like hydatid disease (under doctor's guidance)
- Deworming as part of preventive healthcare programmes
Indications
Indicated for the treatment of intestinal nematode and cestode infections including ascariasis, enterobiasis, ancylostomiasis, trichuriasis, and strongyloidiasis. Also indicated for tissue-invasive infections including hydatid disease (cystic echinococcosis) and neurocysticercosis, as well as visceral larva migrans and cutaneous larva migrans. The suspension formulation is particularly suited for paediatric dosing and mass drug administration (MDA) programmes.
How Albozen-400 Suspension Works
Albozen-400 works by disrupting the energy supply of parasitic worms. It blocks a specific process worms need to absorb glucose — their main fuel — causing them to gradually lose energy and die. The dead worms are then naturally expelled from the body through the digestive system.
Mechanism of Action
Albendazole exerts its anthelmintic effect by binding selectively to beta-tubulin of helminth cells, inhibiting tubulin polymerisation and disrupting microtubule-dependent intracellular transport. This leads to impaired glucose uptake, depletion of glycogen stores, reduced ATP production, and autophagic vacuolisation in the absorptive cells of the parasite, resulting in its death. Albendazole also inhibits fumarate reductase in helminth mitochondria, further impairing energy metabolism. Its active metabolite, albendazole sulphoxide, achieves sufficient systemic concentrations to act on tissue-invasive parasites.
Key Benefits
- Broad-spectrum action against multiple types of intestinal and tissue worms
- Suspension form is easy to measure and administer, especially for children
- Effective with short treatment courses for common intestinal worm infections
- Well tolerated and widely recommended in public health deworming programmes
Did You Know?
Albendazole is one of the most widely used medicines in mass deworming programmes around the world. The WHO recommends preventive chemotherapy with Albendazole for school-age children in regions where worm infections are common, helping millions of children each year.
When & How to Take
Albozen-400 Suspension should be taken as directed by your doctor. For most common intestinal worms, it is usually given as a single dose or a short course. Taking it with a small meal (particularly a fatty meal) can improve absorption. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
Always follow the dosage and schedule advised by your doctor — this is general guidance only.
Possible Side Effects
Common intestinal worm infections treated with a single dose are generally very well tolerated. Some people may experience mild nausea, stomach pain, or headache. For longer courses (as in hydatid disease), liver enzymes may be affected. Tell your doctor if any side effect is severe or persistent.
Precautions & Safety
- Not recommended during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester — women of childbearing age should use contraception during and shortly after treatment
- Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, as liver function monitoring may be required with prolonged therapy
- For children under 2 years, use under strict medical supervision with appropriate dose adjustment
- Avoid repeated or prolonged use without medical supervision
- Consult your doctor before deworming if you are breastfeeding
Myths vs Facts
Deworming medicines like Albendazole are only needed once in a lifetime.
Worm infections can recur, especially in areas with poor sanitation. Periodic deworming — as recommended by doctors or public health guidelines — is important for ongoing protection.
Albendazole kills all types of parasites including bacteria and viruses.
Albendazole is specifically effective against certain parasitic worms (helminths). It has no activity against bacteria, viruses, or protozoa.
