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Description
Mebendazole (me-BEN-da-zole) belongs to the family of medicines
called anthelmintics ( ant-hel-MIN-tiks) . Anthelmintics are medicines
used in the treatment of worm infections.
Mebendazole is used to treat:
- Common roundworms (ascariasis);
- Hookworm infections (uncinariasis);
- Pinworms (enterobiasis; oxyuriasis);
- Whipworms (trichuriasis); and
- More than one worm infection at a time.
This medicine may also be used for other worm infections as
determined by your doctor.
Mebendazole works by keeping the worm from absorbing sugar (glucose).
This gradually causes loss of energy and death of the worm.
Mebendazole is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Oral
- Chewable tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Before Using This Medicine
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must
be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your
doctor will make. For mebendazole, the following should be considered:
Allergies?/strong>Tell your doctor if you have ever had
any unusual or allergic reaction to mebendazole. Also tell your health
care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as
foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy?/strong>Mebendazole is not recommended for use
during pregnancy. It has been shown to cause birth defects and other
problems in rats given a single dose, which was several times the usual
human dose. However, mebendazole did not cause birth defects or other
problems in women who took this medicine during the first 3 months of
pregnancy. Be sure you have discussed this with your doctor.
Breast-feeding?/strong>It is not known whether mebendazole
passes into the breast milk. Although most medicines pass into breast
milk in small amounts, many of them may be used safely while
breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this medicine and who wish to
breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.
Children?/strong>This medicine has been tested in a
limited number of children 2 years of age or older and, in effective
doses, has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in
children than it does in adults.
Older adults?/strong>Many medicines have not been studied
specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether
they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they
cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no
specific information comparing use of mebendazole in the elderly with
use in other age groups.
Other medicines?/strong>Although certain medicines should
not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may
be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases,
your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be
necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any
prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Other medical problems?/strong>The presence of other medical
problems may affect the use of mebendazole. Make sure you tell your
doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Crohn's disease or
- Liver disease or
- Ulcerative colitis—Patients with these diseases may have an
increased chance of side effects from mebendazole
Proper Use of This Medicine
Mebendazole usually comes with patient directions. Read them
carefully before using this medicine.
No special preparations or other steps (for example, special diets,
fasting, other medicines, laxatives, or enemas) are necessary before,
during, or immediately after taking mebendazole.
Mebendazole tablets may be chewed, swallowed whole, or crushed and
mixed with food.
For patients taking mebendazole for hookworms, roundworms, or
whipworms:
- To help clear up your infection completely, take this medicine
exactly as directed by your doctor for the full time of treatment.
In some patients a second course of this medicine may be required to
clear up the infection completely. Do not miss any doses.
For patients taking mebendazole for pinworms:
- To help clear up your infection completely, take this medicine
exactly as directed by your doctor. A second course of this
medicine is usually required to clear up the infection completely.
- Pinworms may be easily passed from one person to another,
especially in a household. Therefore, all household members may have
to be treated at the same time. This helps to prevent infection or
reinfection of other household members. Also, all household members
may have to be treated again in 2 to 3 weeks to clear up the
infection completely.
For patients taking mebendazole for infections in which high
doses are needed:
- Mebendazole is best taken with meals, especially fatty ones
(for example, meals that include whole milk or ice cream). This
helps to clear up the infection by helping your body absorb the
medicine better. However, if you are on a low-fat diet, check
with your doctor.
Dosing?/strong>
The dose of mebendazole will be different for different patients. Follow
your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following
information includes only the average doses of mebendazole. If your
dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to
do so.
The number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between
doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the
medical problem for which you are taking mebendazole.
- For oral dosage form (chewable tablets):
- For common roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms:
- Adults and children 2 years of age and over?00
milligrams (mg) two times a day, morning and evening, for
three days. Treatment may need to be repeated in two to
three weeks.
- Children up to 2 years of age—Use and dose must be
determined by your doctor.
- For pinworms:
- Adults and children 2 years of age and over?00 mg once
a day for one day. Treatment may need to be repeated in two
to three weeks.
- Children up to 2 years of age—Use and dose must be
determined by your doctor.
- For more than one worm infection at a time:
- Adults and children 2 years of age and over?00 mg two
times a day, morning and evening, for three days.
- Children up to 2 years of age—Use and dose must be
determined by your doctor.
Missed dose?/strong>
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible.
However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose
and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage?/strong>
To store this medicine:
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Store away from heat and direct light.
- Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
- Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be
sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
Precautions While Using This Medicine
It is important that your doctor check your progress at regular
visits, especially in infections in which high doses are needed. This is
to make sure that the infection is cleared up completely and to allow
your doctor to check for any unwanted effects.
If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become
worse, check with your doctor.
For patients taking mebendazole for pinworms:
- In some patients, pinworms may return after treatment with
mebendazole. Washing (not shaking) all bedding and nightclothes
(pajamas) after treatment may help to prevent this.
- Some doctors may also recommend other measures to help keep your
infection from returning. If you have any questions about this,
check with your doctor.
For patients taking mebendazole for hookworms or whipworms :
- In hookworm and whipworm infections anemia may occur. Therefore,
your doctor may want you to take iron supplements to help clear up
the anemia. If so, it is important to take iron every day while you
are being treated for hookworms or whipworms; do not miss any doses.
Your doctor may also want you to keep taking iron supplements for up
to 6 months after you stop taking mebendazole. If you have any
questions about this, check with your doctor.
Side Effects of This Medicine
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted
effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do
occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following
side effects occur:
- Rare
- Fever; skin rash or itching; sore throat and
fever; unusual tiredness and weakness
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical
attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body
adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the
following side effects continue or are bothersome:
- Less common
- Abdominal or stomach pain or upset; diarrhea;
nausea or vomiting
- Rare
- Dizziness; hair loss; headache
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients.
If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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