Medscape - Indication-specific dosing for albendazole, frequency-based adverse effects, comprehensive interactions, contraindications, pregnancy & lactation schedules, and cost information. What is albendazole? Albendazole is an anthelmintic (an-thel-MIN-tik) or anti-worm medication. It prevents newly hatched insect larvae (worms) from growing or multiplying in your body. Albendazole is used to treat certain infections caused by worms such as pork tapeworm and dog tapeworm. Overview: Albendazole is a tablet that is taken by mouth to treat infections caused by certain types of worms. The most common side effects are stomach pain, nausea or vomiting, headache. It is used for the treatment of a variety of intestinal parasite infections, including ascariasis, pinworm infection, hookworm infection, trichuriasis, strongyloidiasis, taeniasis, clonorchiasis, opisthorchiasis, cutaneous larva migrans, giardiasis, and gnathostomiasis, among other diseases. [3] Albendazole: learn about side effects, dosage, special precautions, and more on MedlinePlus Albendazole is used to treat infections caused by worms. It works by keeping the worm from absorbing sugar (glucose), so that the worm loses energy and dies. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: Tablet Nemasole is a brand of albendazole, a broad-spectrum anthelmintic used for intestinal helminths and selected tissue infections. This page summarizes indications, dosing (adult/pediatric), precautions, and frequently asked questions.