Alged Plus 6mg/400mg Tablet

Short Description

Alged Plus 6mg/400mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat parasites and worm infestations in the body.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Alged Plus 6mg/400mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is used to treat infections caused by worms and parasites. It is advised to take it as per the prescription and can be taken with or without food. Do not consume more than the recommended dose as this may have harmful effects on your body.

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. Alged Plus 6mg/400mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Alged Plus 6mg/400mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Alged Plus 6mg/400mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Alged Plus 6mg/400mg Tablet 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.

Alged Plus 6mg/400mg Tablet is a combination of two antiparasitic medicines: Ivermectin and Albendazole. Ivermectin works by binding to muscle and nerve cells of worms causing their paralysis and death. Albendazole works by keeping the worms from absorbing sugar (glucose) so that they lose energy and die.

You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat infections caused by worms and parasites. Take it with or without food or as suggested by your doctor. 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 Alged Plus 6mg/400mg Tablet. You may have more chance of getting an infection. Stay away from people with infections, colds or flu. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of infection such as fever or sore throat. Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.