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Can I Take Albendazole For Constipation And Black Stool?
Hi Doctor,
I am frequently suffering from constipation and black stool. I had taken albandazole but it is a cure only for the next day and after it again constipation, black and low amount of stool. I have no stomach pain or any other symptoms, please suggest me something. As albandazole solves the problem for the next day can be worms.
I am frequently suffering from constipation and black stool. I had taken albandazole but it is a cure only for the next day and after it again constipation, black and low amount of stool. I have no stomach pain or any other symptoms, please suggest me something. As albandazole solves the problem for the next day can be worms.
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
Hi,Dear.Welcome to HCM.
If a patient with the same complaint comes to me i usually prescribe him DUPHALAC syrup 6 tsf for initial 3 days before bed time and after 3 days 3tsf before bed time till the constipation is relieved. it may take 48 hrs to relive initial constipation.And albendazole is not meant for this purpose so i suggest not to use it for relieving constipation.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
If a patient with the same complaint comes to me i usually prescribe him DUPHALAC syrup 6 tsf for initial 3 days before bed time and after 3 days 3tsf before bed time till the constipation is relieved. it may take 48 hrs to relive initial constipation.And albendazole is not meant for this purpose so i suggest not to use it for relieving constipation.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
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