Are you a Doctor?  |   Sign-In  |   Sign-up   
Get your Health question answered in 3 easy steps
A Doctor will be with you shortly
Ask a Doctor Now
169 Doctors are Online

What is albendazole drug used for?

DOCTOR OF THE MONTH - Sep 2013
Sep 2013
User rating for this question
Very Good
Answered by

General & Family Physician
Practicing since : 1978
Answered : 6271 Questions
Question
I was give a hosptail prescription drug name albendazole what is that drug and what is it for??
Posted Thu, 28 Nov 2013 in Medicines and Side Effects
 
 
Answered by Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi 1 minute later
Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Albendzole is a very good drug for many types of worm infestation. Good for parasites. GOOD LUCK. Dr. HET
Above answer was peer-reviewed by
 
Follow-up: What is albendazole drug used for? 3 minutes later
So could be the cause of my tummy playing up??
 
 
Answered by Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi 2 hours later
Brief Answer: Side effect of albendazole. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Albendazole can cause epigastric discomfort but it short lived. XXXXXXX diarrhea is not a common side effect.Mild diarrhea only one or two , may be. Hope I cleared your doubt, if you have more query , you can ask in follow up. Good luck. Dr. HET
Above answer was peer-reviewed by
 
Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Share on Google+
Question is related to
Diseases and Conditions
Drug/Medication

The user accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Internal Med Specialist

© Ebix, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
All the information, content and live chat provided on the site is intended to be for informational purposes only, and not a substitute for professional or medical advice. You should always speak with your doctor before you follow anything that you read on this website. Any health question asked on this site will be visible to the people who browse this site. Hence, the user assumes the responsibility not to divulge any personally identifiable information in the question. Use of this site is subject to our Terms & Conditions
Already Rated.
Your rating:

Ask a Doctor