Abz 400

Tablet · Indoco Remedies
USUALLY SOLD WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION

Abz 400 is a tablet made by Indoco Remedies that contains Albendazole 400 mg. Albendazole is a de-worming: treats roundworm, hookworm, tapeworm and other worm infections.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Albendazole400 mg

What it is used for

Treats roundworm, hookworm, tapeworm and other worm infections.

How it works

A de-worming medicine that starves worms by stopping them absorbing sugar. Used for roundworm, hookworm, pinworm and tapeworm.

How to take it

Usually a single 400 mg dose (children 1 to 2 years 200 mg), chewed or swallowed, often with fatty food. School de-worming programmes repeat it every 6 months.

Common side effects

  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness

Get medical help straight away if

  • Fever, sore throat, yellow skin (with long courses)
  • Fits (with brain cysts)

Be careful

Not in early pregnancy.

Other medicines and interactions

Few interactions with single doses.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Avoid in the first three months of pregnancy. Single doses considered acceptable while breastfeeding.

Same composition, other brands (9)

ZentelBandyZeebee 400ABD-400AbendolAlbol 400NowormWintel 400Combantrin A 400

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Common questions

What is Abz 400?

Abz 400 is a tablet by Indoco Remedies containing Albendazole 400 mg.

What is Abz 400 used for?

Treats roundworm, hookworm, tapeworm and other worm infections.

How should I take Abz 400?

Usually a single 400 mg dose (children 1 to 2 years 200 mg), chewed or swallowed, often with fatty food. School de-worming programmes repeat it every 6 months. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Abz 400?

Common side effects include: Stomach pain, nausea, headache, dizziness. Get medical help straight away for: Fever, sore throat, yellow skin (with long courses), fits (with brain cysts).

Does Abz 400 need a prescription?

It is usually sold without a prescription in India, but ask a pharmacist if you take other medicines or have a long-term illness.

Can I take Abz 400 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Avoid in the first three months of pregnancy. Single doses considered acceptable while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Abz 400?

Brands with the same composition: Zentel, Bandy, Zeebee 400, ABD-400, Abendol, Albol 400, Noworm, Wintel 400, Combantrin A 400. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.