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Womiban is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension, Tablet. Intestinal Worms are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Womiban have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Womiban is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Womiban include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. While these are the most often observed Womiban side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Womiban go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Womiban has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Womiban has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Womiban related warnings section.
Womiban is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Womiban contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Womiban with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Womiban, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Womiban 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Womiban is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Womiban safe for pregnant women?
Womiban can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Womiban safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Womiban for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Womiban on the Kidneys?
Womiban may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Womiban on the Liver?
Womiban can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Womiban on the Heart?
Womiban is rarely harmful for the heart.
Womiban 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 Womiban unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Womiban habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Womiban can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Womiban does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Womiban does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Womiban for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Womiban
Taking Womiban with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Womiban
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.
Womiban 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
Womiban 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.
Womiban 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, Womiban 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.
Yes, Womiban 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.
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