Albent
Composition for Albent Products
Albent Products are primarily used for
Worm infections, Schistosoma infections, DiarrheaProducts for Albent
Albent 200mg Oral Suspension
bottle of 10 ml Oral Suspension
MRP₹15.94
Substitute brands for Albent
About Albent Products
Uses of Albent Products
Albendazole is used in the treatment of worm infections, schistosoma infections, diarrhea, periodontitis, liver abscesses, intestinal amoebiasis, hepatic amoebiasis, filariasis and parasitic infections.
Albent Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Albent are Vomiting, Dizziness, Increased liver enzymes, Nausea, Headache, Hair loss, Fever, Abdominal pain.
How Albent Products work
Albendazole is an antiparasitic medication. It works by keeping the worms from absorbing sugar (glucose), thereby depleting their energy level. This causes the worms to die and treats your infection.
In Depth Information for Albent Products
- You have been prescribed Albent to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
- It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Albent.
- Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
- Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
- Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
- You have been prescribed Albent to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
- It should be taken with food.
- Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole with a full glass of water.
- It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Albent.
- Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
- Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
- Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
Patient Concerns about Albent Products
Frequently asked questions about Albent Products
Q. How can I know that my child is having a worm infection?
If your child complains of an itchy bottom (rectal area), difficulty sitting, fatigue, and restless sleep due to anal itching or persistent stomach pain with loss of appetite or frequent indigestion, it might indicate worm infestation. Another sign of worm infection is pica in which you may notice your child eating inedible substances such as mud. Speak to your child’s doctor as soon as you notice any of these in your child. The doctor may ask for your child’s stool and blood samples on 3 different days for examination. Depending upon the reports, the doctor will decide upon the treatment and prescribe your child with medicine.
Q. How can my child become infected with intestinal worms?
Children typically harbor the highest intensity of infection. The infection can be transmitted from the eggs of worms present in human feces which contaminate soil in areas with poor sanitation. Transmission can occur by drinking contaminated water or by eating contaminated vegetables and fruits without washing or peeling. Your child may also get infected by playing in the soil that is contaminated with the eggs of the worms. When your child returns home after playing, ask them to clean up using soap and water.
Q. What do deworming mean?
Deworming is the process of killing and expelling worms from the body. Albent 200mg Oral Suspension is widely used for the deworming treatment for children.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Albent 200mg Oral Suspension?
You can give your child medicines meant to relieve pain and fever unless your doctor has told you not to. However, there do exist some medicines that should not be given with Albent 200mg Oral Suspension. So, to negate the risk of any side effects, talk to your child’s doctor before giving any other medicines to your child.
Q. What is the best time to give Albent 200mg Oral Suspension to my child?
Albent 200mg Oral Suspension can be given at any time of the day just remember to give it with a fat-containing food such as milk.
Q. Who should not take Albent 200mg Oral Suspension?
Albent 200mg Oral Suspension should not be given to children with known allergy to albendazole or any other similar medicines like mebendazole or thiabendazole, in the past. Signs of an allergic reaction may include an itchy skin rash, shortness of breath, and swelling of the face or tongue. Let the doctor know about all of your child’s medical conditions before giving the medicine. Let the doctor also know about any other medicines that your child is taking for any other conditions, as they may affect or be affected by this medicine.