anglozole 200mg suspension - Albendazole (200mg) medicine

Anglozole 200mg Suspension - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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Albendazole (200mg)

🏭 Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Aug 22, 2026

⚠️ Hepatotoxicity Risk 📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is anglozole 200mg suspension used for?

Anglozole 200mg Suspension contains Albendazole, an anti-parasitic medication used to treat infections caused by worms such as roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms. It works by preventing the worms from absorbing sugar, causing them to die and be eliminated from the body.

Generic Name: Albendazole
Manufacturer: Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: C
Prescription Required: Yes

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💊 anglozole 200mg suspension Uses & Benefits

Hydatid disease (Echinococcus granulosus), Neurocysticercosis (Taenia solium), Ascariasis, Hookworm infection, Pinworm infection, Trichuriasis, Strongyloidiasis

Off-label uses: Cutaneous larva migrans, Capillariasis, Gnathostomiasis, Microsporidiosis

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)	Albendazole
Brand Name	Albenza
Manufacturer	Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd
Packaging / Form	Varies by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class	Antiprotozoal agents
Route of Administration	Oral
Storage	Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from moisture
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionPoorly absorbed orally; absorption enhanced with fatty meal

DistributionWidely distributed; penetrates into cysts and CSF

Protein Binding70%

MetabolismHepatic, primarily via CYP3A4 to active metabolite albendazole sulfoxide

Half-Life8-12 hours (albendazole sulfoxide)

ExcretionRenal (less than 1% unchanged) and biliary

BioavailabilityVariable, increased with fatty meal (up to 5-fold)

Onset of ActionVariable; depends on parasite

Peak Plasma Time2-4 hours (albendazole sulfoxide)

Duration of Action12-24 hours

How It Works

Binds to beta-tubulin, inhibits microtubule polymerization, impairs glucose uptake and energy metabolism in susceptible parasites

Mechanism Steps

1Albendazole is metabolized to albendazole sulfoxide by CYP3A4

2Albendazole sulfoxide binds to beta-tubulin in parasite cells

3Inhibits microtubule polymerization

💡 How to Take anglozole 200mg suspension

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

🌅 Morning ✅ ☀️ Afternoon ❌ 🌆 Evening ✅ 🌙 Night ❌

⚠️ Side Effects of anglozole 200mg suspension

✅ Common Side Effects

Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Dizziness
Reversible alopecia

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Hepatotoxicity
Bone marrow suppression (agranulocytosis, pancytopenia)
Stevens-Johnson syndrome

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Acute renal failure
Allergic reactions
Seizures

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

⚠️ Drug	Severity	Effect
Cimetidine	Moderate	Increased albendazole levels
Theophylline	Moderate	Increased theophylline toxicity risk
Dexamethasone	Moderate	Decreased albendazole efficacy

🚨 Major Interactions

Cimetidine
Praziquantel
Theophylline

⚡ Moderate Interactions

Carbamazepine
Phenytoin
Ritonavir

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Dexamethasone

🍽️ Food Interactions

Fatty meal increases absorption

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

Avoid alcohol; may increase hepatotoxicity risk

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

Liver

Moderate

Kidney

Low

Heart

Low

Pregnancy

Category C

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to albendazole, Pregnancy (especially first trimester), Severe hepatic impairment

📊 Monitoring Parameters

Liver function tests (LFT), Complete blood count (CBC), Renal function tests (RFT)

🤱 Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; use with caution

💊 Overdose Management

Gastric lavage, activated charcoal, supportive care; monitor hepatic function

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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⭐ User Reviews

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.