Vermox (Mebendazole) is an anthelmintic or anti-worm
medication. It struggles with helminthes and worms which penetrated in your
body, it also prevents from growing or multiplying new larvae in your body. It
is used in treatment of
infections caused by pinworm, whipworm, hookworm and roundworm
Indication for use
Vermox (Mebendazole) can be taken by almost all adults and
children over 2 who have:
·
enterobiosis;
·
ascariasis;
·
trichocephalosis;
·
hookworm;
·
strongyloidosis;
·
teniosis;
·
mixed
helminthiases
Precautions
Vermox (Mebendazole) is not recommended to use if you: have had an
experience of allergic reaction to Mebendazole; have increased individual sensitivity to some
of components; have ulcerative colitis; have Crohn’s disease; have hepatic and
/ or renal failure; have period of lactation or you are
pregnant.
Dose and usage
Dose of Vermox
(Mebendazole): 100 mg tablets
Before taking this
medication consult with your attending physician.
In case of enterobiasis, adults and children over the age
of 2 years, regardless of body weight and age, are prescribed 1 tablet (100 mg)
of Vermox once a day. To avoid recurrence of the disease, it is recommended to
repeat taking Vermox in the same dose after two and four weeks.
In case of
ascariasis, trichocephalosis, hookworm or mixed helminthiases, adults and
children over 2 years old, regardless of body weight and age, are prescribed 1
tablet (100 mg) 2 times a day, one tablet in the morning and one tablet in the
evening, for three days.
In case of tenosis
and strongyloidosis, adults are prescribed 2 tablets in the morning and evening
(400 mg / day) for three consecutive days; children over the age of 2 years are
prescribed 1 tablet in the morning and evening (200 mg / day) for three
consecutive days.
Vermox tablets can be
chewed or swallowed with plenty of water. For young children, the tablet can be
crushed before use.
What it looks like
100 mg – round white tablets
Side effects
As any others medications Vermox (Mebendazole)can have in some cases side
effects such as: peeling skin; skin rash; swollen face, tongue, throat; nausea;
vomiting; diarrhea; uncontrolled farting; loss of appetite; stomachache.
Tell your doctor if you have some side effects or your
condition worsens.
