Alben is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Other than this, Alben has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Alben is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Alben include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. While these are the most often observed Alben side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Alben normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Alben's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Alben related warnings talks about Alben's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Alben is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Alben contraindications section.

Besides this, Alben may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alben is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.