Overview
Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
All substitutes
Quick tips
Fact box
Interaction with drugs
Patient concerns
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SL 400mg Tablet

Prescription Required

NPPA Regulated

Marketer

Fine Kind Drugs & Pharmaceuticals

SALT COMPOSITION

Albendazole (400mg)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

SL 400mg Tablet is an anthelmintic (anti-worm) medicine used to treat various parasitic infections. It is commonly prescribed for intestinal worm infections such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and pinworms. It works by killing the worms that cause infections and stops the infection from spreading.

SL 400mg Tablet should be taken with food. Follow all your doctor’s advice on the dose and duration for best results. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

Some people may experience abnormal liver function tests, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, reversible alopecia, headache, dizziness/vertigo, and fever 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.

Before taking SL 400mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have liver disease, a history of bone marrow suppression, or any known allergies to the medication. Advise females to use an effective method of contraception during treatment with SL 400mg Tablet. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before use. Regular blood tests and liver function monitoring may be required during prolonged use.

Uses of SL Tablet

Treatment of Parasitic infections

Benefits of SL Tablet

In Treatment of Parasitic infections

SL 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many parasitic worm infections. It works by killing and stopping the further growth of parasites causing the infection. This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.

Side effects of SL Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of SL

Abnormal liver function tests
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Hair loss
Headache
Dizziness
Vertigo
Fever
Increased intracranial pressure

How to use SL Tablet

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. SL 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How SL Tablet works

SL 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with SL 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SL 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SL 400mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether SL 400mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of SL 400mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

SL 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of SL 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.

What if you forget to take SL Tablet?

If you miss a dose of SL 400mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

SL 400mg Tablet can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking SL 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

2-Benzimidazolylcarbamic acid esters

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiprotozoal Agents

Interaction with drugs

Taking SL with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Cimetidine (Oral Route) Moderate

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Fosphenytoin (Injection Route) Moderate

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Fosphenytoin may reduce blood levels of Albendazole.

Levamisole (Oral Route) Moderate

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Levamisole may reduce blood levels of Albendazole. Albendazole may reduce blood levels of Levam... More

Levamisole (Oral Route) Moderate

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Levamisole may reduce blood levels of Albendazole. Albendazole may reduce blood levels of Levam... More

Carbamazepine (Oral Route) Moderate

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Carbamazepine may reduce blood levels of Albendazole.

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Patient concerns

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Dr. Satyam S. Bhavsar

Physician

take MBSON-SL tablet once a day for a month.

Please prescribe some medicine for the condition seen in picture below. It has been since a week.

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

Take cap doxt SL (100)-1 cap once daily at bedtime for 2wks.(provided u dnt have any previous allergy to doxycycline) .

I had dark spots on my face , i had consulted a doctor and he suggested me a cream to use on that particular affected area but i applied it over my whole face due to which it removed upper layer of my skin and leave burn scars across my nose (both side of my nose). After that again i consulted a doctor and he prescribe a cream (MOMATE XL CREAM) to use and i used it and I got positive result , but after leaving the cream, the same scars start reappearing please suggest me some medicine, cream and face wash to remove the scars permanently

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

Use acrofy lotion as moisturiser multiple times a day as requiredTake cap doxt SL (100)- 1cap once daily at bedtime for 6wks ( provided u dnt have any previous allergy history to doxycycline)Consult me after 10 days of use

What is SL 400mg Tablet used for?

SL 400mg Tablet is an anthelmintic (anti-worm) medication used to treat various parasitic infections. It is commonly prescribed for intestinal worm infections such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and pinworms. It helps in killing and eliminating these parasites from the body, thereby clearing the infection and restoring gut health.

How does SL 400mg Tablet work?

SL 400mg Tablet works by killing the larva and the adult form of the worm by reducing the energy source (glucose) of the worms. This helps to decrease the mobility of the worms, and they die eventually.

What is the best time to take SL 400mg Tablet?

SL 400mg Tablet should be taken exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not self-medicate. However, it may be given once or twice a day, depending on the condition you are being treated for. It may be taken in the morning or evening. SL 400mg Tablet should be taken with food.

Does SL 400mg Tablet kill the eggs of the worms?

No, SL 400mg Tablet does not kill the eggs of the worms. It acts against the larva and the adult form of the worms only. You may have to take a second dose two weeks later to lessen the chances of reinfection. SL 400mg Tablet should be taken only as advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts.

Is SL 400mg Tablet safe?

SL 400mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any doses. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Is SL 400mg Tablet effective for treating pinworms?

Yes, SL 400mg Tablet is an effective medicine that is used for the treatment of pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis). It shows active action against the larval and adult stages of the worms. Consult your doctor before taking any medicines for worm infections.

Is SL 400mg Tablet an over the counter product?

No, SL 400mg Tablet is not an over-the-counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine, which means it can be bought with a valid prescription by a doctor only.

Does SL 400mg Tablet kill tapeworms?

SL 400mg Tablet can work against tapeworms like Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for worm infestations.

Who should not take SL 400mg Tablet?

SL 400mg Tablet should not be given to patients with a known allergy to any other ingredients of this medicine or any other similar medicines like mebendazole or thiabendazole in the past. Signs of an allergic reaction may include an itchy skin rash, shortness of breath, and swelling of the face or tongue. Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions before taking the medicine. Also, let your doctor know about any other medicines that you may be taking for any other conditions, as they may affect or be affected by this medicine.

What if I forget to take a dose of SL 400mg Tablet?

If you forget a dose of SL 400mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose at the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one, as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

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