Introduction

Alben is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the treatment of parasitic worm infections. It works by killing the worms that cause infections and stops the infection from spreading.\n\nAlben should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.\n\nSome people may experience vomiting, dizziness, increased liver enzymes, nausea and loss of appetite as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.

Uses of Alben

Parasitic worm infections

Side effects of Alben

Vomiting
Dizziness
Increased liver enzymes
Nausea
Loss of appetite

How to use Alben

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alben may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Alben works

Alben 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.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Alben to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Alben.
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.

Safety Advice

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alben. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Alben may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Alben is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Alben may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kidney: Alben is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alben may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION – Liver: Alben should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alben may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nInform your doctor if you develop signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.