Albox: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Albox Benefits & Uses

Albox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Altitude Sickness

Albox Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 500 - 1000 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 500 - 1000 mg/day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Altitude Sickness Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Albox Related Warnings

Is the use of Albox safe for pregnant women?

Albox has little to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Albox safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Albox as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Albox on the Kidneys?

Consumption of Albox can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.

Severe
What is the effect of Albox on the Liver?

Albox is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Albox on the Heart?

Albox may have severe effects on your heart, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Albox with Other Drugs

Albox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Aspirin

Fentanyl

Cisapride

Topiramate

Aspirin(ASA),Caffeine

Moderate

Prednisolone

Furosemide

Lithium

Quinidine

Albox Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Albox unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hemolytic Anemia
Bleeding
Aplastic Anemia
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Albox

Is this Albox habit forming or addictive?

Albox does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Albox as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Albox is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Albox cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Albox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Albox

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Albox and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Albox

Information about the interaction of Albox and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Albox

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Albox?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Ideally, Albox can be taken by mouth once or twice daily depends on the severity of symptoms or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of this drug. The usual recommended dose for the treatment of glaucoma is 250 mg every 4 hours. In some urgent cases, an initial dose of 500 mg followed by 125 mg or 250 mg every 4 hours may be used.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Albox with paracetamol?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Albox can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Albox without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Albox is a prescription drug, hence do not take Albox without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.