Albe Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Albe Tablet Information

Albe Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Secondary and off-label uses of Albe Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Albe Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.

Albe Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. Some other side effects of Albe Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Albe Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Albe Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Albe Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Albe Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Albe Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Albe Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Albe Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Albe Benefits & Uses
Albe Dosage & How to Take
Albe Side Effects
Albe Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Albe with Other Drugs
Albe Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Albe
Albe Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Albe Tablet Benefits & Uses

Albe Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Intestinal Worms

Other Benefits

Albe 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

Albe Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Albe Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Albe should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Albe Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Albe as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Albe Tablet on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Albe on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Albe Tablet on the Liver?

Albe may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Albe Tablet on the Heart?

Albe is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Albe Tablet with Other Drugs

Albe 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

Albe Tablet Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Cerebral Malaria
Kidney Disease
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Albe Tablet

Is this Albe Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Yes, you can get addicted to Albe Tablet. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Albe Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Albe Tablet is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Albe Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Albe Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Albe Tablet

Taking Albe Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Albe Tablet

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.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Albe Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Is Albe an antibiotic?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

No, Albe is not an antibiotic, it is an anthelmintic used to treat infection caused by parasite-like roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, and threadworm.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Albe cause diarrhea?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Albe 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 almost 6 years ago

How to take Albe?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Albe 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 over 5 years ago

Can I buy Albe over-the-counter?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Albe 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 over 5 years ago

Is Albe safe to use?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Albe 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.