Alda is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Secondary and off-label uses of Alda have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Alda depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Alda include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. While these are the most often observed Alda side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Alda are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Alda is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Alda related warnings talks about Alda's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Alda 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 conditions have been mentioned below in the Alda contraindications section.
Additionally, Alda may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Alda is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Alda is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alda is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Alda safe for pregnant women?
Alda has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Alda without medical advice.
Is the use of Alda safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Alda on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Alda on the Kidneys?
Alda rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alda on the Liver?
Effects of Alda on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Alda on the Heart?
Alda has very mild side effects on the heart.
Alda should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alda unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alda habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Alda can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Alda since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Alda is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Alda cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Alda
Taking Alda with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alda
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Alda at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Alda may cause hair loss. It is reversible, may grow back after stopping the medicine. However, if you experience hair loss after consuming medicine, immediately inform a doctor and follow his/her instruction.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Alda is broad-spectrum anthelmintic. It has a multidimensional mechanism of action. It mainly works by inhibiting the cell division, motility disruption, glycogen depletion, and tubulin. Hence, in this way, it kills the parasite.
Yes, Alda causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe constipation after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine.
No, Alda is not an antibiotic, it is an anthelmintic used to treat infection caused by parasite-like roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, and threadworm.
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