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Bendex 400 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Bendex 400 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Bendex 400 Mg Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Bendex 400 Mg Tablet are Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Bendex 400 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Bendex 400 Mg Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Bendex 400 Mg Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Bendex 400 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Bendex 400 Mg Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Bendex 400 Mg Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Bendex 400 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Bendex 400 Mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Bendex 400 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Bendex 400 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Bendex should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Bendex 400 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Bendex on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Bendex 400 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Bendex rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Bendex 400 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Effects of Bendex on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Bendex 400 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Bendex has very mild side effects on the heart.
Bendex 400 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bendex 400 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bendex 400 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Bendex 400 Mg Tablet. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Bendex 400 Mg Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Bendex 400 Mg Tablet is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Bendex 400 Mg Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bendex 400 Mg Tablet
Taking Bendex 400 Mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bendex 400 Mg Tablet
Drinking alcohol while taking Bendex 400 Mg Tablet may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Bendex is broad-spectrum anthelmintic. It has a multidimensional mechanism of action. It mainly works by inhibiting the cell division, motility disruption, glycogen depletion, and tubulin. Hence, in this way, it kills the parasite.
Take Bendex as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Bendex is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, and hepatotoxicity.
Yes, Bendex may cause hair loss. It is reversible, may grow back after stopping the medicine. However, if you experience hair loss after consuming medicine, immediately inform a doctor and follow his/her instruction.
Yes, Bendex causes diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Albenza® (albendazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 850-851