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Alminth is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Secondary and off-label uses of Alminth have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Alminth 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 Alminth include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. Some other side effects of Alminth have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Alminth go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Alminth is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Alminth has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Alminth related warnings section.
Alminth 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 Alminth contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Alminth have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Alminth is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Alminth 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Alminth safe for pregnant women?
Alminth should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Alminth safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Alminth on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Alminth on the Kidneys?
Alminth may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alminth on the Liver?
Alminth may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Alminth on the Heart?
Side effects of Alminth rarely affect the heart.
Alminth 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 Alminth unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alminth habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Alminth. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Alminth since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Alminth is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Alminth for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alminth
It is safe to take Alminth with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alminth
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Alminth 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.
Alminth is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called anthelmintic. It is used to treat neurocysticercosis and cystic hydatid disease.
Yes, Alminth 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.
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.
Yes, Alminth causes diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Albenza® (albendazole)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 850-851