ALBENDAZOLE (al BEN da zole) treats infections caused by parasites, such as tapeworms. It works by killing the parasite. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria or viruses.

ALBENZA (Brand for ALBENDAZOLE) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Albendazole 200mg, Oral tablet

    • Interaction: High Fat Foods
    • Severity: Moderate
    • Notes for Consumers: Albendazole should always be taken with food, in particular a fatty meal, in order to increase its effectiveness. However, Grapefruit juice might interact with Albendazole. In theory, side effects (like headache, nausea, dizziness) from Albendazole may get worse if you take it with Grapefruit Juice. Do not significantly alter your intake of Grapefruit Juice while taking Albendazole.
    • Notes for Professionals: Albendazole tablets should be administered with a fatty meal to increase bioavailability and ensure therapeutic efficacy.

  • Albendazole 200mg, Oral tablet

    • Interaction: Grapefruit juice
    • Severity: Moderate
    • Notes for Consumers: Albendazole should always be taken with food, in particular a fatty meal, in order to increase its effectiveness. However, Grapefruit juice might interact with Albendazole. In theory, side effects (like headache, nausea, dizziness) from Albendazole may get worse if you take it with Grapefruit Juice. Do not significantly alter your intake of Grapefruit Juice while taking Albendazole.
    • Notes for Professionals: Grapefruit juice appears to increase the bioavailability of albendazole via reduction of CYP3A4-mediated metabolism in the intestinal mucosa. The AUC and Cmax of albendazole increased approximately 3-fold and the half-life was shortened by 46 percent when administered with grapefruit juice. The clinical consequence of the interaction is not clear, Patients should be advised to not significantly alter their intake of grapefruit juice during albendazole therapy.

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