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Albond 400 Suspension is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. The alternative uses of Albond 400 Suspension have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Albond 400 Suspension. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Albond 400 Suspension include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. While these are the most often observed Albond 400 Suspension side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Albond 400 Suspension 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Albond 400 Suspension is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Albond 400 Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Albond 400 Suspension related warnings section.
Albond 400 Suspension 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 Albond 400 Suspension contraindications section.
Besides this, Albond 400 Suspension may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Albond 400 Suspension is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Albond 400 Suspension 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.
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Is the use of Albond 400 Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Albond 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 Albond 400 Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Albond as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Albond 400 Suspension on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Albond on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Albond 400 Suspension on the Liver?
Albond may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Albond 400 Suspension on the Heart?
Albond is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Albond 400 Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Albond 400 Suspension habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Albond 400 Suspension cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Albond 400 Suspension will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Albond 400 Suspension does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Albond 400 Suspension for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Albond 400 Suspension
Taking Albond 400 Suspension with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Albond 400 Suspension
Drinking alcohol while taking Albond 400 Suspension may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.
Yes, Albond 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.
Yes, Albond causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe constipation after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine.
Albond 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.
No, you can not buy Albond 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.
Albond 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.
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