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Velocid 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Velocid is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Velocid safe for pregnant women?
Velocid shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Velocid safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Velocid for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Velocid on the Kidneys?
Velocid rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Velocid on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Velocid on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Velocid on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Velocid on the heart have been reported.
Velocid 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 Velocid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Velocid habit forming or addictive?
Velocid can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Velocid as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Velocid, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Velocid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Velocid
Taking Velocid with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Velocid
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
No, you can not buy Velocid 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.
Velocid should be taken with a meal, especially with a fatty meal which helps in absorption of a drug. Preferably taken at night which helps, your worm will come out with feces. However, take it exactly as your doctor recommended you to take it.
Velocid 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
Yes, Velocid 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.
Velocid 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