FDA label
What is albendazole used for?
The FDA-approved uses of albendazole, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label for albendazole lists 2 uses: Neurocysticercosis; Hydatid Disease.
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Albendazole, tablet, film coated
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (ANDA215652). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Neurocysticercosis
Albendazole tablets are indicated for the treatment of parenchymal neurocysticercosis due to active lesions caused by larval forms of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium.
Hydatid Disease
Albendazole tablets are indicated for the treatment of cystic hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum, caused by the larval form of the dog tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 3b4945c7-56e9-47ed-a7ac-5078a1a50b85, version 1, effective September 13, 2024. NDC 46708-681, one of 4 listings for this product.
Questions
What is albendazole used for?
The FDA label for albendazole lists 2 uses: Neurocysticercosis; Hydatid Disease.
What drug class is albendazole?
FDA lists albendazole in the Anthelmintic established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.