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Al is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Other than this, Al has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Al depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Al include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Al can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Al 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.
In addition, Al's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Al related warnings talks about Al's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Al is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Al have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Al have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Al is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Al 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Al is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Al safe for pregnant women?
Al can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Al safe during breastfeeding?
Al has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Al on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Al on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Al on the Liver?
Effects of Al on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Al on the Heart?
Al may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Al 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 Al unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Al habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Al cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Al since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Al, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Al is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Al
Taking Al with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Al
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Al at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
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.
No, Al is not an antibiotic, it is an anthelmintic used to treat infection caused by parasite-like roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, and threadworm.
Yes, Al 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.
Al 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.
Al is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called anthelmintic. It is used to treat neurocysticercosis and cystic hydatid disease.
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