Is there a Government Jan Aushadhi version of Albendazole 20mg?

Jan Aushadhi generic availability varies by region. Check nearby Kendra stores or verify NPPA DPCO price ceiling rates on Sasta Parcha.

How can I find cheap substitutes for Albendazole 20mg?

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Salt / ingredient

Albendazole 20mg

Q: What is the price of Albendazole 20mg in India?

Albendazole 20mg pricing in India varies based on formulation. Official Government Jan Aushadhi generic rates start at discounted generic rates, while commercial brand substitutes range across market manufacturers.

Treats worm infections

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Reference information

About Albendazole

Source: OpenFDA

This information is from US FDA labels, for reference only. Always follow your doctor's advice.

Common side effects

headache
nausea
diarrhea
vomiting
dizziness
abdominal pain
rash

Safety advice

Consult your doctor before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
May affect the liver. Tell your doctor if you have liver problems.

Uses

lbendazole is an anthelmintic drug indicated for: Treatment of parenchymal neurocysticercosis due to active lesions caused by larval forms of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium .
( 1.1 ) Treatment of cystic hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum, caused by the larval form of the dog tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus .
( 1.2 ) 1.1 Neurocysticercosis Albendazole is indicated for the treatment of parenchymal neurocysticercosis due to active lesions caused by larval forms of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium .
1.2 Hydatid Disease Albendazole is indicated for the treatment of cystic hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum, caused by the larval form of the dog tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus .

How to take

atients weighing 60 kg or greater, 400 mg twice daily; less than 60 kg, 15 mg/kg/day in divided doses twice daily (maximum total daily dose 800 mg).
Albendazole tablets should be taken with food.
( 2 ) Hydatid disease: 28-day cycle followed by 14-day albendazole-free interval for a total of 3 cycles.
( 2 ) Neurocysticercosis: 8 to 30 days.
( 2 ) See additional important information in the Full Prescribing Information.

Frequently Asked Questions about Albendazole 20mg

What is the price of Albendazole 20mg in India?

The price of Albendazole 20mg in India depends on the manufacturer and channel.Private commercial brands vary from low-cost options to higher-priced branded formulations.

Is a Government Jan Aushadhi generic available for Albendazole 20mg?

Jan Aushadhi generic availability varies. Use the Nearby Kendra locator on Sasta Parcha to find nearby government stores.

How to find lower-cost substitutes for Albendazole 20mg?

Search the active salt formulation (Albendazole 20mg) on Sasta Parcha to view private-brand substitutes ranked strictly low-to-high by per-unit price. Always consult your prescribing doctor or pharmacist before changing medicine brands.