Mebendazole Tablets (Generic Vermox) – Product Information
Mebendazole Tablets (Generic Vermox) is used to treat certain types of worm infections in the gut such as Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm), Trichuris trichiura (whipworm), Ascaris lumbricoides (common roundworm), Ancylostoma duodenale (common hookworm), Necator americanus (American hookworm) in single or mixed infections. Generic Vermox (Mebendazole)works by inhibiting the formation of the worms’ microtubules and causes the worms’ glucose depletion.
The active ingredient present in Generic Vermox Tablets is Mebendazole.
Mebendazole is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic available as chewable tablets, each containing 100 mg of Mebendazole. Mebendazole is marketed under trade names such as Vermox, Mebex and other brands.
Dosage And Administration
Generic Vermox (Mebendazole) comes as an oral tablet in 100 mg dosage forms . The recommended adult Oral dosage of Generic Vermox (Mebex) for adults is given below:
Treatment of Pinworms (Adult Dosage):
Mebex Dosage for treatment of pinworms is 100 mg taken once. This dose is repeated two weeks later if the infestation has not cleared up.
Treatment of Whipworm, Common Roundworm and Hookworm (Adult Dosage):
Oral dosage for treatment of whipworm, common roundworm and hookworm in adults is 100 mg twice a day for 3 consecutive days.
Treatment of Whipworm, Common Roundworm and Hookworm (Children 2 to 5 years):
Oral dosage for treatment of whipworm, common roundworm and hookworm in children more than 2 years of age and below 5 yrs of age and below 18 kg weight is one 100 mg tablet in the morning for three consecutive days.
Generic Vermox (Mebex Tablets) - Contraindications
Generic Vermox (Mebex tablets) are contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Mebendazole or any of the inactive ingredients present in Mebex tablets.
Generic Vermox (Mebex Tablets) - Warnings and Precautions
When undergoing treatment with Generic Vermox tablets risk/ benefit analysis should be considered for the following:
Crohn's ileitis or ulcerative colitis
Generic Vermox may increase absorption and toxicity of mebendazole, especially in high dose therapy.
Caution is advised for use in patients with hepatic impairment since this condition may prolong half-life and drug accumulation
Side Effects of Generic Vermox (Mebendazole Tablets)
Mebendazole tablets (Generic Vermox) is relatively free of toxic side effects or adverse reactions. The common possible side effects reported in patients treated with Generic Vermox (Mebex Tablets) include diarrhoea, vomiting, and/or transient abdominal pain. Rash, slight headache, fever, dizziness, urticaria and angioedema have been observed on rare occasions.
More Details on Mebendazole Tablets (Generic Vermox)
For more details on Generic Vermox (Mebex tablets) please read the Prescription Information or watch the presentation below.
