Altec 400 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Altec 400 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Altec 400 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Intestinal Worms

Other Benefits

Altec 400 Tablet 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: Parasitic Infections Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Parasitic Infections Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Parasitic Infections Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Parasitic Infections Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Altec 400 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Altec 400 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Altec has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Altec without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Altec 400 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Altec on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Altec 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Altec may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Altec 400 Tablet on the Liver?

Effects of Altec on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Altec 400 Tablet on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Altec on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Altec 400 Tablet with Other Drugs

Altec 400 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Moderate

Lopinavir

Diltiazem

Mild

Atropine

Hyoscine

Altec 400 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Altec 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Cerebral Malaria
Kidney Disease
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Altec 400 Tablet

Is this Altec 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Altec 400 Tablet can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Altec 400 Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Altec 400 Tablet does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Altec 400 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Altec 400 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Altec 400 Tablet

It is safe to take Altec 400 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Altec 400 Tablet

Drinking alcohol while taking Altec 400 Tablet may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Altec 400 Tablet

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Altec?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Take Altec as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Altec cause diarrhea?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Altec 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I buy Altec over-the-counter?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Altec over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Altec?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Altec should be taken with a meal, especially with a fatty meal which helps in absorption of a drug. Preferably taken at night which helps, your worm will come out with feces. However, take it exactly as your doctor recommended you to take it.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Altec work?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Altec 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.