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Albekem Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Intestinal Worms, Hookworm Infection, Pinworms are some of its major therapeutic uses. Albekem Plus also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Albekem Plus 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 Albekem Plus are Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. While these are the most often observed Albekem Plus side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Albekem Plus 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.
It is also important to note that Albekem Plus has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Albekem Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Albekem Plus contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Albekem Plus may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Albekem Plus is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Albekem Plus 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Albekem Plus safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Albekem Plus. If you are pregnant, do not take Albekem Plus without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Albekem Plus safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Albekem Plus. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Albekem Plus on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Albekem Plus on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Albekem Plus on the Liver?
Albekem Plus is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Albekem Plus on the Heart?
You can take Albekem Plus without any fear of damage to the heart.
Albekem Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Albekem Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Albekem Plus habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Albekem Plus has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Albekem Plus you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Albekem Plus is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Albekem Plus cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Albekem Plus
Taking Albekem Plus with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Albekem Plus
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Albekem Plus and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Albekem Plus is not an antibiotic because it is not effective against bacteria. It is an anthelmintic drug that is effective against parasitic and worm infections.
Yes, you can take Albekem Plus and doxycycline together. No harmful drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with doxycycline then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Albekem Plus not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has been not reported by a patient who is taking this drug. However, If you experience hair loss after taking this drug then might due to other reason and you are recommended to consult your doctor.
No, you must not discontinue Albekem Plus on your own. Discontinuing Albekem Plus own your own might lead to a relapse of the infection. Therefore, you must follow the recommendations of your doctor.
No, Albekem Plus is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
This medicine data has been created by -
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