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Albact is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Other than this, Albact has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Albact is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Albact include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Albact can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Albact go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Albact's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Albact has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Albact related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia must refrain from the use of Albact since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Albact have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Albact may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Albact, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Albact 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 Albact safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Albact. If you are pregnant, do not take Albact without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Albact safe during breastfeeding?
Albact may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Albact on the Kidneys?
Albact has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Albact on the Liver?
Albact can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Albact on the Heart?
Albact has very mild side effects on the heart.
Albact 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 Albact unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Albact habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Albact can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Albact since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Albact, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Albact cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Albact
You can take Albact with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Albact
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Albact at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Albact 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.
No, you can not buy Albact 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.
Albact is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called anthelmintic. It is used to treat neurocysticercosis and cystic hydatid disease.
Yes, Albact 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.
Discontinuation of Albact on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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