About
Aibenda 400mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the treatment of parasitic worm infections. It works by killing the worms that cause infections and stops the infection from spreading.
Aibenda 400mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
Some people may experience vomiting, dizziness, increased liver enzymes, nausea and loss of appetite as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.
Usage
Parasitic worm infections
Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Increased Liver Enzymes
- Loss Of Appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
How to Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aibenda 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it Works
Aibenda 400mg Tablet is an antiparasitic medication. It works by keeping the worms from absorbing sugar (glucose), thereby depleting their energy level. This causes the worms to die and treats your infection.
How to Cope With Side Effects
Coping With Dizziness
This is usually short-lived and should go away within a few days. If this happens, stop what you are doing and sit or lie down until you feel better. Lying still in a dark, quiet room may help reduce the spinning feeling. Sleep with your head slightly raised on two or more pillows. Get up slowly from a lying or sitting position. Get plenty of rest and try to relax as being anxious can make it worse. Try taking this medicine at bedtime to reduce the symptoms. Drinking plenty of water and ginger tea may also help. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and smoking as it will make you feel worse. Avoid driving or using tools or machinery until you feel better.
Coping With Vomiting And Nausea
You can help yourself by eating small, frequent meals rather than large ones and drinking plenty of fluids. Eat slowly. Avoid fatty, fried, spicy and very sweet foods. Eat cold or slightly warm food if the smell of cooked or cooking food makes you feel sick. Get plenty of fresh air. You could also try chewing ginger or drinking ginger tea. Eat bananas to replace potassium in your blood which can drop if you are sick (vomit). Use oral rehydration salts to replace vitamins and minerals lost through being sick. There are some medicines that can help you stop feeling sick. Speak to your doctor if your condition does not improve.
Quick Tips
- You have been prescribed Aibenda 400mg Tablet to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
- It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Aibenda 400mg Tablet.
- Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
- Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
- Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection
FAQs
Q. Is Aibenda an antibiotic?
Aibenda is an antibiotic. It is an anthelmintic drug and is used in the treatment of many parasitic infections.
Q. What is Aibenda used for?
Aibenda is used for the treatment of infections caused by helminths (worms) like Enterobiusvermicularis (pinworm/threadworm), Ascarislumbricoides (roundworm), Ancylostomaduodenale and Necatoramericanus (hookworms), Trichuristrichiura (whipworm), Strongyloidesstercoralis, animal hookworm larvae causing cutaneous larva migrans, and Opisthorchisviverrini (liver flukes) and Clonorchissinensis. It is also indicated for the treatment of Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. (tapeworm) infections and has shown good activity against anaerobic protozoa like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonasvaginalis. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment for worms as there could be many worms against which Aibenda would not be effective.
Q. How does Aibenda work?
Aibenda works by killing the larva and the adult form of the worm by inhibiting tubulin polymerization which causes energy depletion and decreases the mobility of the worm and hence kills the helminth.
Q. Can I take Aibenda with fluconazole?
Aibenda can be taken with fluconazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Is Aibenda safe?
Aibenda is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Aibenda effective for treating pinworms?
Aibenda is used for the treatment of pinworms (Enterobiusvermicolaris). Aibenda is active against the larval and the adult stages. Consult your doctor before taking any medicines for worm infections.
Q. Is Aibenda an over the counter product?
Aibenda is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine.
Q. Is Aibenda safe in G6PD deficiency?
Aibenda is safe to use in people with G6PD deficiency. Please consult your doctor to know more about drugs which are to be avoided in G6PD deficient people.
Q. Does Aibenda kill tapeworms?
Aibenda is active against tapeworms like Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for these worm infestations.
Q. Does Aibenda cause diarrhoea?
Diarrhoea is an uncommon side effect of Aibenda. Please consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking Aibenda.
Q. Does Aibenda work?
Aibenda works if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Aibenda useful in the treatment of scabies?
Aibenda is not used for the treatment of scabies. If you think you are suffering from scabies, please consult your doctor as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Does Aibenda treat Giardia?
Aibenda can be used to treat giardiasis. It has shown activity against anaerobic protozoa like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonasvaginalis. Please consult your doctor if you think you are suffering from giardiasis as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Does Aibenda kill eggs?
Aibenda does not kill the eggs of the worms. It acts against the larva and the adult form of the worms.
