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Olban Suspension, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Other than this, Olban Suspension has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Olban Suspension depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Olban Suspension are Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. Some other side effects of Olban Suspension have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Olban 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 Olban Suspension is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Olban Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia must refrain from the use of Olban Suspension since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Olban Suspension contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Olban Suspension with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Olban Suspension is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Olban 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Olban Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Olban can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Olban Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Olban may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Olban Suspension on the Kidneys?
Olban has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Olban Suspension on the Liver?
Use of Olban may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Olban Suspension on the Heart?
Olban has very mild side effects on the heart.
Olban Suspension 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 Olban Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Olban Suspension habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Olban Suspension. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Olban Suspension since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Olban Suspension, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Olban Suspension is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Olban Suspension
Taking Olban Suspension with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Olban Suspension
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Olban Suspension are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
No, you can not buy Olban 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.
No, Olban is not an antibiotic, it is an anthelmintic used to treat infection caused by parasite-like roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, and threadworm.
Yes, Olban 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.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Olban 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.
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