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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Xbend Oral Suspension is used to treat parasites worm infections like neurocysticercosis (infection caused by pork tapeworm) and cystic hydatid disease (infection caused by dog tapeworm). Additionally, it is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites. It contains Albendazole, which causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite and leads to its immobilisation. Thereby, kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection. In some cases, it may cause certain common side effects, such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Best Biotech

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ORAL

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Not Returnable

About Xbend Oral Suspension

Xbend Oral Suspension belongs to a group of antiparasitic drugs called 'anthelmintic' used to treat parasites worm infections like neurocysticercosis (infection caused by pork tapeworm) and cystic hydatid disease (infection caused by dog tapeworm). Additionally, Xbend Oral Suspension is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites. 

Xbend Oral Suspension contains ‘Albendazole’, which works by inhibiting tubulin polymerisation. This causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, which leads to its immobilisation. Thereby, Xbend Oral Suspension kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection. 

Take Xbend Oral Suspension as prescribed. You are advised to take Xbend Oral Suspension for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. You may experience certain common side effects, such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness in some cases. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Xbend Oral Suspension might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or colds. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Xbend Oral Suspension. Do not take Xbend Oral Suspension if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. Do not breastfeed during and for a minimum of 5 days after treatment with Xbend Oral Suspension. Xbend Oral Suspension may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Xbend Oral Suspension can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Xbend Oral Suspension

Treatment of Parasitic worm infections

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush the tablet/capsule.Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper; shake the pack well before each use.Chewable tablet: Chew the tablet completely and swallow. Do not swallow it as a whole.

Medicinal Benefits

Xbend Oral Suspension belongs to a group of medicines called anthelmintic used to treat worm infections such as neurocysticercosis (infection caused by pork tapeworm) and cystic hydatid disease (infection caused by dog tapeworm). Xbend Oral Suspension is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites. Xbend Oral Suspension is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic drug which is highly effective against a wide range of intestinal helminths, including cestodes, nematodes, and trematodes. It is also effective against tissue helminth infections like cutaneous larva migrans (parasitic skin infections). Xbend Oral Suspension exhibits ovicidal, larvicidal and vermicidal activity. Xbend Oral Suspension inhibits tubulin polymerisation, which causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite. This leads to the immobilisation of the parasite. Thereby, Xbend Oral Suspension kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.

How Xbend Oral Suspension Works

Xbend Oral Suspension contains ‘Albendazole’, which works by inhibiting tubulin polymerisation. This causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, which leads to its immobilisation. Thereby, Xbend Oral Suspension kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Xbend Oral Suspension

  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Dizziness

What if I have taken an overdose of Xbend Oral Suspension

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Xbend Oral Suspension as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Xbend Oral Suspension if you are allergic to any of its contents. Xbend Oral Suspension may cause bone marrow suppression, aplastic anaemia, and agranulocytosis. Inform your doctor if you have/had liver disease; if you have any surgery, including dental surgery. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience seizures, vomiting, headache, extreme tiredness, or behaviour changes while taking Xbend Oral Suspension. Regular blood cell count and liver function monitoring is advised during treatment with Xbend Oral Suspension. Xbend Oral Suspension might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or cold. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Xbend Oral Suspension. Do not take Xbend Oral Suspension if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. Do not breastfeed during and for minimum of 5 days after treatment with Xbend Oral Suspension. Xbend Oral Suspension may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Xbend Oral Suspension can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AlbendazoleCladribine
Severe
AlbendazoleClozapine
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AlbendazoleCladribine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Xbend Oral Suspension:
Taking Xbend Oral Suspension with Cladribine can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cladribine and Xbend Oral Suspension together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you have any of these symptoms, contact a doctor right away. These symptoms include fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, difficulty breathing, weight loss, and pain or burning when you urinate. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AlbendazoleClozapine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Xbend Oral Suspension:
Co-administration of Xbend Oral Suspension with Clozapine may increase the risk of infection.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Xbend Oral Suspension and Clozapine, you can take these medicines together if advised by your doctor. However, if you develop symptoms such as chills, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, shortness of breath, muscle pains, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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ALBENDAZOLE-200MG/5MLGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate

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ALBENDAZOLE-200MG/5MLGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit

How to manage the interaction:
Consuming Grapefruit and Grapefruit juice can increase the absorption of Xbend Oral Suspension. Avoid consuming Grapefruit and Grapefruit juice while being treated with Xbend Oral Suspension.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regularly wash your hands with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and while eating.
  • Avoid eating raw fish and meat.
  • Thoroughly cook meat before eating.
  • Wash all fruits and vegetables properly before consuming.
  • Wash or reheat food that has been around for a long time.
  • Avoid contact with soil that may be contaminated with faeces.
  • Avoid foods that have been kept open in the markets as they can be contaminated.
  • Drink boiled and purified water.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIHELMINTICS

Xbend Oral Suspension Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
  • Wormizole 200mg Suspension

    1.53per tablet
  • Albenmax 200mg Oral Suspension

    1.80per tablet
  • Nubend Oral Suspension

    1.08per tablet
  • Wormburn 200mg Oral Suspension

    1.33per tablet
  • Albekon Oral Suspension

    1.31per tablet
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Alcohol

Caution

It is unknown whether alcohol interacts with Xbend Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Xbend Oral Suspension belongs to pregnancy category C. Do not take Xbend Oral Suspension if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Do not breastfeed during and for minimum 5 days after treatment with Xbend Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Driving

Caution

Xbend Oral Suspension may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Unsafe

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Xbend Oral Suspension can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe the dose of this medicine based on the age and body weight of your child.

FAQs

Xbend Oral Suspension is used to treat parasite worm infections like neurocysticercosis (infection caused by pork tapeworm) and cystic hydatid disease (infection caused by dog tapeworm). Additionally, it is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites.
Xbend Oral Suspension causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, which leads to its immobilisation. Thereby, Xbend Oral Suspension kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.
For neurocysticercosis, Xbend Oral Suspension is usually prescribed for 8-30 days. For cystic hydatid disease, Xbend Oral Suspension is usually prescribed for 28 days, followed by a 14 day break, and repeated for a total of 3 cycles.
Do not discontinue Xbend Oral Suspension without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually continue taking Xbend Oral Suspension for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Xbend Oral Suspension.
You are recommended to avoid planning for pregnancy while taking Xbend Oral Suspension as it may cause foetal harm. A pregnancy test should be done before starting the treatment with Xbend Oral Suspension, and women must use effective birth-control while taking Xbend Oral Suspension and for at least 1month after cessation of treatment.
Regular monitoring of blood count at the beginning of each cycle therapy and for every 2weeks while taking Xbend Oral Suspension is advised for all patients. Treatment with Xbend Oral Suspension should be discontinued if a significant decrease in blood cell count is observed.
Treatment with Xbend Oral Suspension has been associated with mild to moderate elevations of liver enzymes. These elevations generally return to normal upon discontinuation of Xbend Oral Suspension. Liver function tests should be performed before each treatment cycle and for every 2weeks during the treatment. Treatment with Xbend Oral Suspension should be discontinued if the liver enzymes exceed twice the upper limit of normal.
Xbend Oral Suspension might increase the chances of getting an infection. Maintain proper hygiene and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or cold.
You may bleed or bruise easily while taking Xbend Oral Suspension. Be cautious while using sharp objects and try to avoid injuries. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising.
You are recommended to avoid taking Xbend Oral Suspension if you allergic to Xbend Oral Suspension or any of its ingredients, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm.
Xbend Oral Suspension should be used only under doctor’s supervision. Do not self-medicate as it can cause some severe side effects. Therefore, if you suspect worm infections in your kid, please consult a doctor.
Yes, Xbend Oral Suspension can cause diarrhea as a side effect. In such cases, drink lots of water or other fluids to stay hydrated. However, if diarrhea persists and you notice any signs of dehydration, such as reduced urination with strong-smelling and dark colored urine, consult your doctor. Do not take any other medications without your doctor’s advice.
No, taking Xbend Oral Suspension in more than the recommended dose will not make it more effective, rather it can increase the risk of severe side effects and toxicity. If the symptoms are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor.
Store Xbend Oral Suspension at room temperature in a cool, dry and dark place. Protect from light. Keep it out of reach of children.
Yes, Xbend Oral Suspension can be taken with or without food or as advised by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
The side effects of Xbend Oral Suspension include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache and dizziness. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Yes, Xbend Oral Suspension may interact with praziquantel (anthelmintic), dexamethasone (corticosteroid), cimetidine (antacid), and theophylline (anti-asthma). Therefore, inform your doctor before taking Xbend Oral Suspension with other medicines to avoid possible interactions.

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