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Odal, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Secondary and off-label uses of Odal have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Odal. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Odal are Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Odal can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Odal go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Odal is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Odal related warnings talks about Odal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Odal 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. Some other conditions that can be affected by Odal are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Odal with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Odal is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Odal 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 Odal safe for pregnant women?
Odal 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 Odal safe during breastfeeding?
Odal may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Odal on the Kidneys?
Odal has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Odal on the Liver?
Odal may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Odal on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Odal on the heart have been reported.
Odal 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 Odal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Odal habit forming or addictive?
Odal can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Odal does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Odal is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Odal for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Odal
Taking Odal with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Odal
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Odal at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
Odal is a brand name of albendazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called anthelmintics. It is used to treat infection caused by parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, and threadworms. It is also used to treat
Yes, Odal can be taken with an antibiotic. No harmful interaction have been reported. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. It is best to consult your doctor before taking this medicine with an antibiotic.
Odal is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Odal 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, Odal is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhea, constipation, and hepatotoxicity.
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