Albendol is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension, Tablet. Intestinal Worms are some of its major therapeutic uses. Albendol also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Albendol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Albendol are Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. While these are the most often observed Albendol side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Albendol go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Albendol is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Albendol has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Albendol related warnings section.

Albendol is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Albendol have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Albendol may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Albendol is safe while driving, and is addiction.