what is albendazole
Albendazole is an anthelmintic (an-thel-MIN-tik) or anti-worm medication. It prevents newly hatched insect larvae (worms) from growing or multiplying in your body.Albendazole is used to treat certain infections caused by worms such as pork tapeworm and dog tapeworm.Albendazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.Albendazole should not be used during pregnancy, unless there is no alternate treatment.You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment. You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to albendazole, or to similar drugs such as mebendazole (Vermox).lbendazole should not be used during pregnancy, unless there is no alternate treatment. You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment. You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to albendazole, or to similar drugs such as mebendazole (Vermox).