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Sioban is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension, Tablet. Intestinal Worms are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Sioban have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Sioban. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Sioban include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sioban as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Sioban go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Sioban has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Sioban has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Sioban related warnings section.
Sioban 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 Sioban have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Sioban with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Sioban is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Sioban 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 Sioban safe for pregnant women?
Sioban shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Sioban safe during breastfeeding?
Sioban may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Sioban on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Sioban on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Sioban on the Liver?
Use of Sioban may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Sioban on the Heart?
Sioban is rarely harmful for the heart.
Sioban 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 Sioban unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sioban habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Sioban. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Sioban does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Sioban does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Sioban for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sioban
Taking Sioban with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sioban
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Sioban are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Sioban is a brand name of albendazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called anthelmintics. It is used to treat infection caused by parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, and threadworms. It is also used to treat
Take Sioban as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
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.
Yes, Sioban can be taken with an antibiotic. No harmful interaction have been reported. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. It is best to consult your doctor before taking this medicine with an antibiotic.
Yes, Sioban 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.
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