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Albendazole

Albendazole Dosage

Kristianne Hannemann, PharmDAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on August 7, 2023

The average cost for 4 tablets of 200mg of Albendazole is $27.58 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 95.09% off the average retail price of $561.63.

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Dosage

Quantity

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200mg

4 tablets

$27.58

$6.90

Typical dosage for Albendazole

The dosage will depend on the type of tapeworm infection you have and your body weight.

Tapeworm infections that cause cysts in body organs

  • 60 kg (132 lbs) or more: The typical dose is 400 mg by mouth twice a day with meals for 28 days, followed by 14 days of no medication. This should be repeated for a total of 3 cycles.
  • Less than 60 kg (132 lbs): The typical dose is 15 mg/kg of body weight per day, split into two doses throughout the day with meals. Albendazole should be taken for 28 days, followed by 14 days of no medication. This should be repeated for a total of 3 cycles. The maximum dose is 800 mg per day.

Tapeworm infections affecting the brain

  • 60 kg (132 lbs) or more: The typical dose is 400 mg by mouth twice a day with meals for 8 to 30 days.
  • Less than 60 kg (132 lbs): The typical dose is 15 mg/kg of body weight per day, split into two doses throughout the day with meals for 8 to 30 days. The maximum dose is 800 mg per day.

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