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Alminth Plus, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms, Hookworm Infection, Pinworms. Other than this, Alminth Plus has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Alminth Plus. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Alminth Plus also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alminth Plus can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Alminth Plus are usually temporary and subside with the completion of 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 Plus is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Alminth Plus has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Alminth Plus related warnings section.
The section on Alminth Plus contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Alminth Plus have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alminth Plus is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Alminth Plus 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alminth Plus is used -
Common
Is the use of Alminth Plus safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Alminth Plus. If you are pregnant, do not take Alminth Plus without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Alminth Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Alminth Plus. If you see any side effects, stop taking Alminth Plus immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Alminth Plus again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Alminth Plus on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Alminth Plus on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alminth Plus on the Liver?
Using Alminth Plus does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Alminth Plus on the Heart?
You can take Alminth Plus without any fear of damage to the heart.
Alminth Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alminth Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alminth Plus habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Alminth Plus is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Alminth Plus can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Alminth Plus only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Alminth Plus in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Alminth Plus
Taking Alminth Plus with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alminth Plus
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Alminth Plus with alcohol.
Yes, Alminth Plus may cause itching (urticaria) in some cases. However, the exact cause behind the itching is unknown. If you are experiencing excessive itching after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without further delay.
No, Alminth Plus is not an antibiotic because it is not effective against bacteria. It is an anthelmintic drug that is effective against parasitic and worm infections.
Yes, Alminth Plus can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of the gut. 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. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
No, Alminth Plus does not treat ringworm (a fungal infection). It should not be used in the treatment of ringworm because Alminth Plus is an anthelmintic that is active only against parasites and worms, not fungi which cause the ringworm.
Alminth Plus contains ivermectin which works by killing the parasite by causing paralysis. In this way Alminth Plus gives relief from parasitic and worm infections.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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