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HomeHealth QueryGeneral Physician/ Internal MedicineI'm supposed to take an albendazole 400 mg tablet ...
  • female
  • 25 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I'm supposed to take an albendazole 400 mg tablet and Im just not sure how to do it. Am I supposed to swallow it with water, or should I be chewing it like candy? I'm a bit confused and would love some clarity on this.

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Dr. Dr Ranjith Darla

Dr Ranjith Darla

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  • MBBS
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just swallow it with water

Answered 04/07/2025

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