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Here’s the usual dosing and key precautions for Albendazole 400 mg (milligram) for routine deworming.
💊 Typical dosing
- For routine single-dose deworming, take one 400 mg tablet orally as a single dose (one tablet of Albendazole 400 mg).
- For pinworm, many guidelines advise repeating the single 400 mg dose after 2 weeks to prevent reinfection.
🏥 How to take
- Swallow the tablet with water; taking it with a fatty meal can increase absorption.
- Take exactly as advised on the prescription or by your doctor.
⚠️ Warnings & precautions
- Do not take if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy, especially in the first trimester.
- If you have known liver disease or blood disorders, consult a doctor before taking; baseline liver function tests (LFTs) and complete blood count (CBC) may be recommended.
- Common side effects: nausea, abdominal pain, headache; stop and seek medical care for rash, jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes), or severe symptoms.
🩺 When to see a doctor
- Consult a doctor before taking Albendazole if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver disease, are on other medications, or if symptoms persist after treatment.
If you want, I can explain dosing for specific situations (pregnancy, children, repeated courses) in more detail.