Ben 400mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is ben 400mg tablet used for?
Ben 400mg Tablet contains Albendazole, an anti-infective used to treat parasitic worm infections like tapeworm, hookworm, and roundworm. It works by inhibiting the worms' ability to absorb glucose, leading to their death. It is typically taken with food and dosage depends on the type of infection.
- Generic Name: Albendazole
- Manufacturer: Burnet Pharmaceuticals P Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ ben 400mg tablet 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
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Albendazole |
| Brand Name | Albenza |
| Manufacturer | Burnet Pharmaceuticals P Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Antiprotozoal agents |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Binds to beta-tubulin, inhibits microtubule polymerization, impairs glucose uptake and energy metabolism in susceptible parasites
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take ben 400mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of ben 400mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Reversible alopecia
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Bone marrow suppression (agranulocytosis, pancytopenia)
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Acute renal failure
- Allergic reactions
- Seizures
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Cimetidine | Moderate | Increased albendazole levels |
| Dexamethasone | Moderate | Increased albendazole levels |
| Praziquantel | Moderate | Increased plasma concentration of albendazole |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Praziquantel
- Theophylline
โก Moderate Interactions
- Carbamazepine
- Phenytoin
- Ritonavir
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Dexamethasone
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Fatty meal increases absorption
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase hepatotoxicity risk
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to albendazole, Pregnancy (especially first trimester), Severe hepatic impairment
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests (LFT), Complete blood count (CBC), Renal function tests (RFT)
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, activated charcoal, supportive care; monitor hepatic function
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.