Generic name: mebendazole [ me-BEN-da-zole ]
Brand names: Emverm, Vermox
Dosage form: oral tablet, chewable (100 mg)
Drug class:Anthelmintics
What is mebendazole?
Mebendazole is an anthelmintic (an-thel-MIN-tik) or anti-worm medication. It prevents newly hatched insect larvae (worms) from growing or multiplying in your body.
Mebendazole is used to treat infections caused by worms such as whipworm, pinworm, roundworm, and hookworm. It is also used to treat infections caused by more than one of these worms at the same time.
Mebendazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use mebendazole if you are allergic to it, or if you also take metronidazole (Flagyl).
Before you use mebendazole, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies.
It is not known whether mebendazole will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Mebendazole can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Mebendazole is not approved for use by anyone younger than 2 years old.
How should I take mebendazole?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
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