Mebendazole (Systemic)
Brand Names : Vermox
CategoryDescriptionMebendazole (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:
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Common roundworms (ascariasis);
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Hookworm infections (uncinariasis);
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Pinworms (enterobiasis; oxyuriasis);
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Whipworms (trichuriasis); and
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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
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Chewable tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
In Canada—
Generic name product may be available in the U.S.
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