Albex Suspension 
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Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Albex Suspension may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE
Albex Suspension is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
Albex Suspension may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Albex Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Albex Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Albex Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Albex Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Inform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.
Uses of Albex Suspension
Albex Suspension is used in the treatment of parasitic worm infections.
How to use Albex Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Albex Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Albex Suspension works
Albendazole belongs to class of medications called anti-helminthic. Albendazole works by keeping the worm from absorbing sugar (glucose), so that the worm loses energy and dies..
Common Headache, Nausea, Hair loss, Vomiting, Dizziness, Abnormal liver function tests, Fever, Abdominal pain, Vertigo.
Expert advice for Albex Suspension
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to it.
Takethe medicine with meals or with a snackTake plenty of fluids and fiber rich diet to avoid constipation.
Do not start or continue the albendazole tablets and consult your doctor:
If you have or ever had liver diseaseÂÂ
If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant
If you are breast feeding
Q. Is Albex an antibiotic?
Albex is an antibiotic. It is an anthelmintic drug and is used in the treatment of many parasitic infections.
Q. What is Albex used for?
Albex is used for the treatment of infections caused by helminths (worms) like Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm/threadworm), Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm), Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus (hookworms), Trichuris trichiura (whipworm), Strongyloides stercoralis, animal hookworm larvae causing cutaneous larva migrans, and Opisthorchis viverrini (liver flukes) and Clonorchis sinensis. It is also indicated for the treatment of Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. (tapeworm) infections and has shown good activity against anaerobic protozoa like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment for worms as there could be many worms against which Albex would not be effective.
Q. How does Albex work?
Albex works by killing the larva and the adult form of the worm by inhibiting tubulin polymerization which causes energy depletion and decreases the mobility of the worm and hence kills the helminth.
Q. Can I take Albex with fluconazole?
Albex can be taken with fluconazole. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Is Albex safe?
Albex is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Albex effective for treating pinworms?
Albex is used for the treatment of pinworms (Enterobius vermicolaris). Albex is active against the larval and the adult stages. Consult your doctor before taking any medicines for worm infections.
Q. Is Albex an over the counter product?
Albex is not an over the counter (OTC) product. It is a prescription medicine.
Q. Is Albex safe in G6PD deficiency?
Albex is safe to use in people with G6PD deficiency. Please consult your doctor to know more about drugs which are to be avoided in G6PD deficient people.
Q. Does Albex kill tapeworms?
Albex is active against tapeworms like Hymenolepis nana and Taenia spp. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for these worm infestations.
Q. Does Albex cause diarrhoea?
Diarrhoea is an uncommon side effect of Albex. Please consult your doctor if you experience diarrhea after taking Albex.
Q. Does Albex work?
Albex works if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Albex useful in the treatment of scabies?
Albex is not used for the treatment of scabies. If you think you are suffering from scabies, please consult your doctor as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Does Albex treat Giardia?
Albex can be used to treat giardiasis. It has shown activity against anaerobic protozoa like Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis. Please consult your doctor if you think you are suffering from giardiasis as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.
Q. Does Albex kill eggs?
Albex does not kill the eggs of the worms. It acts against the larva and the adult form of the worms.
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