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Compare Albenza vs. Vermox

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Key takeaways

Albendazole (Albenza) and mebendazole (Vermox) are both antiparasitic medications, but they have some key differences. Albendazole is used to treat tapeworm infections in various parts of the body, including the brain, and requires a prescription. It is taken in multiple doses over several weeks and is not safe for use during pregnancy. On the other hand, mebendazole (Vermox) was used to treat roundworm and whipworm infections in the stomach and was taken as a single chewable dose. However, Vermox has been discontinued in the United States, although the brand-name medication called Emverm is still available. Albendazole can cause liver damage and requires regular blood tests, while mebendazole can cause severe skin reactions if taken with certain antibiotics. Both medications can cause stomach upset, but albendazole has a broader range of serious side effects, including potential harm to unborn babies and high pressure in the brain.

  • Albendazole (Albenza)
    Vermox (mebendazole)
  • Albendazole (Albenza)
    Vermox (mebendazole)

  • Summary of Albenza vs. Vermox

    Summary for Antiparasitic
    Prescription only

    Albendazole (Albenza) is a tablet that's used for the treatment of tapeworm infections in children and adults. It can't be purchased over the counter because it requires a prescription. Some side effects of albendazole (Albenza) include stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. It's best to avoid alcohol while you're taking this medication to lower your risk of liver damage; both alcohol and albendazole (Albenza) can harm the liver.

    Summary for Antiparasitic

    Vermox (mebendazole) is an antiparasite medication. It's used to treat roundworm and whipworm intestinal infections in adults and children ages 1 year and older. This medication is available as a chewable tablet that's taken by mouth as a single dose. Some side effects of Vermox (mebendazole) include stomach upset and rash.

    Please note: Vermox (mebendazole) has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States. Ask your primary care provider about other options to treat intestinal worm infections.

  • Indications of Albenza vs. Vermox

    Indications for
    •Tapeworm infection that causes cysts in body organs
    •Tapeworm infection affecting the brain
    Indications for

    Treatment of stomach infections in people ages 1 year and older due to:

    •Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm)
    •Trichuris trichiura (whipworm)

  • Pros and Cons of Albenza vs. Vermox

    Pros and Const for Antiparasitic
    Pros
    •Works well to treat certain types of tapeworm infections
    •Can be swallowed whole, chewed, or crushed
    •Can use for children and adults
    •Interacts with very few medications
    Cons
    •Might need to take it for a long time (weeks to months)
    •Can cause liver damage
    •Requires bloodwork to check for side effects
    •Might not be safe in pregnancy
    Pros and Const for Antiparasitic
    Pros
    •Works well to treat stomach infections caused by certain worms
    •Taken as a single dose
    •Can be used in children as young as 1 year of age
    Cons
    •Only used for infections in the stomach due to Ascaris lumbricoide and Trichuris trichiura worms
    •Safety in pregnancy isn't clear
    •No longer available

  • Common Side Effects of Albenza vs. Vermox

    Common Side Effects for

    Treatment of tapeworm infections that cause cysts in body organs:

    •Changes to liver blood tests (16%)
    •Stomach pain (6%)
    •Nausea (4%)
    •Vomiting (4%)

    Treatment of tapeworm infections affecting the brain:

    •Headache (11%)
    •Nausea (6%)
    •Vomiting (6%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Low appetite
    •Stomach pain
    •Diarrhea
    •Gas
    •Nausea
    •Vomiting
    •Rash

  • Warnings of Albenza vs. Vermox

    Common Side Effects for
    •Low blood cell counts
    •Harm to unborn babies
    •High pressure in the brain and seizures (for tapeworm infections affecting the brain)
    •Risk of further eye damage (if the tapeworm infection also affects the eyes)
    •Liver damage
    •Tapeworm infections causing cysts in body organs that unknowingly also affect the brain
    Common Side Effects for
    •Medication interaction

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