Albast: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Albast Information

Albast is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Allergy are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Albast has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Albast. 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 most common side effects of Albast are Headache, Dry Mouth, Drowsiness. Some other side effects of Albast have been listed ahead. These side effects of Albast are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Albast has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Albast's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Albast related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Albast have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Albast may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Albast is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Albast Benefits & Uses

Albast is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Allergy

Other Benefits

Runny Nose

Albast 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: Allergy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose for 6 - 12 years old child only

Albast Related Warnings

Is the use of Albast safe for pregnant women?

Albast can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Albast right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Albast safe during breastfeeding?

Albast may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Albast on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Albast on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Albast on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Albast on the Heart?

Albast is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Albast with Other Drugs

Albast should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Ketoconazole

Erythromycin

Albast Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Albast

Is this Albast habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Albast.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Albast, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Albast can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Albast only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Albast cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Albast Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Albast

Taking Albast with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Albast

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Albast.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Albast

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Albast for IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, you can take Albast for IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) only on your doctor's advice. Scientific suggest that this drug is helpful in reducing the symptoms of IBS.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Albast for skin allergy?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, you can take Albast for skin allergy (skin reaction). Albast suppresses the histamine which causes skin allergy. Clinical studies suggest that this drug is safe and effective in treating a skin allergy. Since it is a prescription drug, you are advised not to take Albast by yourself without a doctor's recommendation.

Question about 5 years ago

Is it safe to take Albast?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Albast is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Albast for cold?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Yes, you can take Albast for a common cold in combination with pseudoephedrine. It has been found to be safe and effective in providing relief from the symptoms of common cold.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Albast cause drowsiness?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

No, Albast does not cause drowsiness (sleepiness or sedation). Albast does not cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) because it is not able to act on the brain and induce drowsiness.