Hello
Albendazole is a deworming medicine commonly used to treat intestinal worms. It is generally safe after 1 year of age, but it’s important to use the correct dose and timing, ideally under medical supervision.
About giving this to your child, I would say it’s Not recommended. Even though it’s an over-the-counter medicine in some areas, it should ideally be given under a doctor’s advice, especially in children under 2 years of age.
The dose and need for treatment depend on the child’s weight, symptoms, and risk of worm infestation.
If your child has symptoms like:
Grinding of teeth at night
Frequent tummy pain
Itching around the anus
Poor weight gain or appetite, then deworming may be needed.
Next Steps
At 17 months, if needed, the typical dose is 200 mg once – but again, this should be given after pediatric consultation.
Repetition of dose may be required after 2 weeks depending on the type of worm.
Health Tips
Avoid if the child is sick, vomiting, or has
liver problems.
Should be given with food for better absorption.
Never use adult tablets broken down for children, unless prescribed.