Albenza
Albenza tablets contain albendazole for helminthiasis, giardiasis and parasitic worm infection. Available in a single strength and various pack sizes. Each option lists its price per tablet.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400mg | 10 tablets | US$15.30 | US$1.53 |
| 400mg | 20 tablets | US$23.00 | US$1.15 |
| 400mg | 30 tablets | US$25.50 | US$0.85 |
| 400mg | 60 tablets | US$46.80 | US$0.78 |
| 400mg | 90 tablets | US$58.50 | US$0.65 |
| 400mg | 120 tablets | US$70.80 | US$0.59 |
| 400mg | 180 tablets | US$91.80 | US$0.51 |
| 400mg | 360 tablets | US$169.20 | US$0.47 |
- Category
- Antiparasitics
- Active ingredient
- Albendazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 400mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Albenza on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Helminthiasis · Giardiasis · Parasitic Worm Infection
- Alternative names
- Zentel
- Therapeutic class
- Anthelmintic
- Pharmacological class
- Benzimidazole anthelmintic
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to albendazole; pregnancy
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor liver function with long-term use; use with effective contraception
- Minor side effects
- nausea; abdominal pain; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- elevated liver enzymes; alopecia; fever
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- GSK
- Onset time
- 1–3 days
- Duration
- Variable per indication
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- Cimetidine; Dexamethasone
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
Serious side effects
leukopenia, requires immediate medical attention; pancytopenia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Albendazole 400mg tablets, used for helminthiasis, giardiasis and parasitic worm infection. A benzimidazole that degrades microtubules in parasite cells.
Mechanism of action
Albendazole causes selective degeneration of cytoplasmic microtubules in parasitic cells, resulting in inhibition of glucose uptake and depletion of glycogen stores.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Do not take during pregnancy; effective contraception required. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Albenza is a brand of albendazole, supplied as 400mg tablets. It is used to treat helminthiasis, giardiasis and parasitic worm infection. The same medicine is also sold under the name Zentel, and GSK is the originator company.
Albendazole is a benzimidazole anthelmintic. It causes selective degeneration of cytoplasmic microtubules in parasite cells, which inhibits glucose uptake and depletes glycogen stores. Onset is typically 1 to 3 days, and duration varies with the indication. The medicine must not be taken during pregnancy, and effective contraception is required; liver function should be monitored with long-term use. Nausea, abdominal pain and dizziness are common minor effects, while leukopenia and pancytopenia need immediate medical attention.
Ordering Albenza for delivery to Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week and Standard Airmail up to 3 weeks, with prices shown in ringgit by default. Albenza comes as 400mg tablets; the antiparasitics category lists related options.
FAQ
Is Albenza the brand-name original?
Yes, Albenza is the original brand from GSK, and we use the name so you can tell which medicine it is. What we send is a generic with the same active ingredient (albendazole) at the same dose, usually a well-known Indian branded generic. Which brand you get depends on stock.
How is Albenza priced?
Albenza comes in a 400mg strength, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
How soon does Albenza start working?
Albendazole usually kicks in within 1 to 3 days. Everyone is a little different.
Does Albenza have side effects?
Yes, it can. The ones people notice most with albendazole are nausea, abdominal pain and dizziness. Some people also get elevated liver enzymes, alopecia and fever. Rarer but serious: leukopenia and pancytopenia. These need urgent medical help.
Which conditions is Albenza taken for?
Albenza contains albendazole and is taken for helminthiasis, giardiasis and parasitic worm infection. Albendazole causes selective degeneration of cytoplasmic microtubules in parasitic cells, resulting in inhibition of glucose uptake and depletion of glycogen stores.
Which medicines don't mix with Albenza?
Albendazole can interact with cimetidine and dexamethasone. Before you start Albenza, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
Is there another brand of albendazole?
You may also see albendazole sold as Zentel.
Can I order Albenza online without a prescription?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Albenza. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Albenza delivered in Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Albenza is the originator brand name, made by GSK. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with GSK and do not ship the original Albenza.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Albendazole) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.