Albendazole, marketed as Albenza, Eskazole or Zentel, is a drug indicated for the treatment of a variety of worm infestations.

It is effective against

• threadworms or pinworms
• roundworms,
• whipworms
• tapeworms
• hookworms

Mode of Action

It blocks parasitic glucose uptake by interrupting microtubular function.

Pregnancy Class

D (Australia) - Do not take when pregnant, and do not become pregnant for one month after taking this drug.

Anthelmintics | Benzimidazoles

Albendazol | Albendazol