Mebendazole

 

Mebendazole

Uses of Mebendazole

What is it prescribed for?

• Whipworm infection

This medicine is used for the treatment of Whipworm infection caused by Trichuris trichiura strain.

• Hookworm infection

This medicine is used for the treatment of Hookworm infection caused by Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale strains.

• Pinworm infection

This medicine is used for the treatment of pinworm infection caused by Enterobius vermicularis strain.

• Roundworm infection

This medicine is used for the treatment of roundworm infection caused by Ascaris lumbricoides strain.

• Other parasitic infections

This medicine is also used for other infections caused due to helminths. Infections treated may include Giardiasis, Filariasis, Toxocariasis, Hydatid disease etc.

 

 

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Mebendazole

• Diarrhea
• Stomach discomfort and pain
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Convulsions (seizures)
• Allergic skin reaction
• Difficulty in breathing
• Fever with chills
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Peeling and blistering of skin
• Hair loss or thinning of the hair
• Elevated liver enzymes
• Swelling of eyelids, face, lips, tongue
• Decrease in blood cell count
• Sore throat and hoarseness
• Joint or muscle pain
• Weight loss