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What is Mebendazole?

Mebendazole is a medicine used for the treatment of intestinal infections.

What are the uses of Mebendazole?

This medication is used for the treatment of intestinal worm infections such as pinworm, roundworm, and hookworm.

How to take Mebendazole?

Use it as prescribed by your health care provider. Please complete course of medication to prevent return of the infection. The dosage of this medicine is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. Please consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.

How to store Mebendazole?

Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

What are the precautions for taking Mebendazole?

Following are the precautions for use of this medicine: • Do not use or discontinue this medicine if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine • May cause drowsiness therefore avoid work that requires alertness e.g. driving after taking this medicine Please consult your health care provider before using this medicine. Following are the precautions for use of this medicine: • Do not use or discontinue this medicine if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine • May cause drowsiness therefore avoid work that requires alertness e.g. driving after taking this medicine Please consult your health care provider before using this medicine.

Will my stool look different if I have worms?

Your stool may have white cotton type threads within your stool. Pinworms are more difficult to see due to their small size and appearance.

Is there any other symptom I should look for to check for intestinal worms?

You may have an itchy rectal area suggesting presence of pinworms.

Does Mebendazole have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?

This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. Consult your health care provider before using this medicine. This medicine passes into breast-milk and effects are unknown. Consult your health care provider before using this medicine.

Important notes for use of Mebendazole.

• Please do not use this medicine unless it is prescribed to you by your health care provider. • Please immediately inform doctor in case of any adverse effects of this medicine. • Please do not share this medicine with anyone. • Pinworms spread easily therefore also check family members (or house mates) of the patient for infection.