General Info:

Albendazole (Albenza) is an anthelmintic or anti-worm medication. It prevents newly hatched insect larvae (worms) from growing or multiplying in your body. It is related to mebendazole - a drug approved in the United States as Vermox. Albendazole is used to treat certain infections caused by worms such as pork tapeworm and dog tapeworm. ALBENZA is indicated for the treatment of the following infections:

• Neurocysticercosis: ALBENZA is indicated for the treatment of parenchymal neurocysticercosis due to active lesions caused by larval forms of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium.
• Hydatid Disease: ALBENZA 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.