TANZOL (Albendazole Chewable 400mg) x 1 Tablet.
Generic name: Albendazole.
Brand name: Tanzol.
Class: Anthelmintic (anti-worm) medication.
Pack size: 1 tablet.
Strength: 400 mg.
Amount: ₦300.

Description: Albendazole is an oral medication used to treat certain parasitic infections, such as tapeworm, roundworm, and hookworm infections. Tanzol is the brand name for the 400mg albendazole tablet.

Key features:
• Broad-spectrum antiparasitic agent.
• Effective against a variety of intestinal parasites.
• Taken orally as a tablet.

Side effects:
• Common side effects include nausea, abdominal pain, and headache.
• Rare but serious side effects include bone marrow suppression and liver inflammation.

Cautions:
• Avoid use in pregnancy unless no alternative treatment is appropriate.
• Monitor liver function tests and blood counts during treatment.
• Potential for interactions with other medications like theophylline.
• Discontinue use if clinically significant changes in blood counts or liver enzymes occur.