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Mebendazole is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Mebendazole also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Mebendazole depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Mebendazole can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Mebendazole are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mebendazole is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Mebendazole related warnings talks about Mebendazole's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Mebendazole have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Mebendazole may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Mebendazole is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Mebendazole is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Mebendazole safe for pregnant women?
Mebendazole may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Mebendazole again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Mebendazole safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Mebendazole on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Mebendazole on the Kidneys?
Mebendazole is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Mebendazole on the Liver?
Side effects of Mebendazole rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Mebendazole on the Heart?
Mebendazole is not harmful for the heart.
Mebendazole should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mebendazole unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mebendazole habit forming or addictive?
Mebendazole does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Mebendazole as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Mebendazole should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mebendazole cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Mebendazole
You can take Mebendazole with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mebendazole
Information about the interaction of Mebendazole and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vermox™ Chewable (mebendazole chewable tablets)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 849-850