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Mebendazole


Generic Name: Mebendazole (me-BEN-da-zole)
Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.

Mebendazole is used for:

Treating certain worm infections (eg, pinworm, roundworm, whipworm, hookworm).

Mebendazole is an anthelmintic agent. It works by killing sensitive worms and causing them to be expelled from the body.

Do NOT use Mebendazole if:

  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Mebendazole

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Mebendazole :

Some medical conditions may interact with Mebendazole . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
  • if you have certain problems resulting from worm infection (eg, hydatid disease)
  • if others in your home also have worm infection

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Mebendazole . However, no specific interactions with Mebendazole are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Mebendazole may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Mebendazole :

Use Mebendazole as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

  • Mebendazole may be taken on an empty stomach or with food.
  • Mebendazole comes with an additional patient leaflet. Read it carefully and reread it each time you get Mebendazole refilled.
  • Chew thoroughly before swallowing. Mebendazole may also be crushed and mixed with food.
  • Wear tight underwear both day and night while taking Mebendazole .
  • If you miss a dose of Mebendazole , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Mebendazole .

Important safety information:

  • If your symptoms do not improve within 3 weeks or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
  • Do not exceed the recommended dose or use Mebendazole for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
  • Pinworm infection spreads easily to family members and close contacts. To prevent reinfection: Disinfect toilet and change and wash underwear, bed linens, towels, clothes, and pajamas daily. Do not shake clothes, towels, or bed linens before washing. Wash hands with soap often during the day, especially before eating and after using the toilet. Do not scratch the infected area or place your fingers in your mouth. Wear shoes.
  • The entire household may need to be treated if one individual in the household has pinworms. Check with your doctor for more information.
  • For several days after treatment with Mebendazole , clean the bedroom floor by vacuuming or damp mopping. Avoid dry sweeping because it may stir up dust.
  • LAB TESTS, including complete blood cell counts and liver function, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
  • Use Mebendazole with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 2 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Mebendazole may cause harm to the fetus. Mebendazole is not recommended if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking Mebendazole , discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Mebendazole during pregnancy. It is unknown if Mebendazole is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Mebendazole , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Mebendazole :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Diarrhea; stomach pain.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; hoarseness; seizures; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Mebendazole :

Store Mebendazole at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Mebendazole out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

  • If you have any questions about Mebendazole , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
  • Mebendazole is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Mebendazole . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006
Database Edition 06.4.1.002
Copyright © 2006 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.




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