Mebendazole is a pest control remedy that acts against parasites that invade the gut, such as Enterobius vermicularis, Trichuris trichiura, Ascaris lumbricoides, Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus.
This remedy is available in tablets and in drinkable suspension and can be purchased from pharmacies under the trade name Pantelmin.
- Mebendazole is indicated for the treatment of simple or mixed infestations by Enterobius vermicularis.
- Trichuris trichiura.
- Ascaris lumbricoides.
- Ancylostoma duodenale or Necator americanus.
The use of mebendazole varies depending on the problem to be treated and general guidelines include:
The recommended dose is 1 500 mg tablet of mebendazole in a single dose, using a glass of water.
The recommended dose of mebendazole drinking suspension is
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Generally, mebendazole is well tolerated, however, in rare cases, side effects such as stomach pain and short-term diarrhea occur, rashes, itching, shortness of breath and/or swelling of the face, dizziness, blood problems, liver and kidney. If any of these side effects occur, you should seek immediate medical attention.
Mebendazole is contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to formula components and in children younger than 1 year.
In addition, this medicine should not be used by pregnant or lactating women without the advice of the doctor.
Precautions to avoid worms include washing and disinfecting fruits and vegetables before eating them, eating only well-cooked meat, consuming treated or boiled water, washing hands after going to the bathroom and before handling food, checking if restaurants are sanitary licensed, use condoms in all sexes.