Velocid: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Velocid Benefits & Uses

Velocid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Intestinal Worms

Other Benefits

Velocid 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

Velocid Related Warnings

Is the use of Velocid safe for pregnant women?

Velocid shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Velocid safe during breastfeeding?

Velocid may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Velocid on the Kidneys?

Velocid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Velocid on the Liver?

There may be severe side effects of Velocid on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.

Severe
What is the effect of Velocid on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Velocid with Other Drugs

Velocid 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

Velocid Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Cerebral Malaria
Kidney Disease
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Velocid

Is this Velocid habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Velocid cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.

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

Velocid will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Velocid is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Velocid is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Velocid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Velocid

Taking Velocid with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Velocid

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

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Velocid

Question over 5 years ago

Can I buy Velocid over-the-counter?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Velocid 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 Velocid?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Velocid 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

What is Velocid?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Velocid 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

Question over 5 years ago

Does Velocid cause hair loss?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Velocid 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.