Mebendazole: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Mebendazole is a deworming medicine sold in Pakistan as chewable tablets and suspension, under brands such as Vermox and others.
How Mebendazole works
Mebendazole stops worms from absorbing glucose, so they lose energy, die and pass out of the body.
What is Mebendazole used for?
- Threadworm (pinworm)
- Roundworm
- Whipworm and hookworm
Side effects of Mebendazole
Not everyone gets side effects. The ones reported more often are:
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Rash (rare)
Get medical help straight away if you notice signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips or throat, difficulty breathing, or a widespread rash.
Precautions and warnings
- Treat the whole household for threadworm, and wash hands, keep nails short and wash bedding and towels.
- Avoid it in pregnancy, especially early pregnancy.
- Give it to young children only as advised by a doctor.
- See a doctor if symptoms continue after treatment.
Frequently asked questions about Mebendazole
What is the difference between mebendazole and albendazole?
Both are effective dewormers. Albendazole is also used for some tissue infections such as hydatid disease, while mebendazole works mainly in the gut.
Mebendazole brands and prices in Pakistan
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