Erizole Tablet 100mg

About Erizole Tablet 100mg

Erizole Tablet 100mg Uses

• Roundworm infection (Ascaris)
• Whipworm infection (Trichuris)
• Threadworm infection (Enterobius)
• Hookworm infection
• Mixed intestinal worm infections

Erizole Tablet 100mg Benefits

• Treats multiple types of worms with one medicine
• Low absorption into the bloodstream means fewer systemic effects
• Simple short course of treatment
• Affordable option for common deworming needs
• Suitable for household deworming programs

What Experts Say

Mebendazole is a benzimidazole anthelmintic that works locally inside the intestine. It attaches to a protein called beta-tubulin in the worm, which stops the worm from absorbing glucose. Without glucose, the worm loses energy and eventually dies and passes out in stool. This local mode of action is why mebendazole works against several different worm species during the same short course.

Because mebendazole is poorly absorbed into the bloodstream, it acts mainly where the worms live, which keeps side effects mild for most people. This is one reason doctors consider it a first line choice for common intestinal worm infections in both children and adults.

Experts usually recommend treating the whole household together and repeating the dose after two to four weeks for pinworm infections, since reinfection from eggs on hands, clothing and bedding is common. Good hand hygiene alongside treatment helps prevent the infection from returning, and symptoms rarely need any additional medicine once the course is finished.

Drug Class

• Anthelmintic (Antiparasitic Agent)
• Benzimidazole Derivative

Erizole Tablet 100mg formula

• Mebendazole

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Erizole Tablet 100mg?

• Chew or swallow the tablet as directed by your doctor
• Take with or without food
• Treat all household members together to prevent reinfection
• Repeat the dose after two to four weeks if advised for pinworm infection
• Wash hands and bedding regularly during treatment

Drug Interactions

• Metronidazole: Combined use has rarely been linked to severe skin reactions and should be avoided
• Carbamazepine And Phenytoin: May lower mebendazole absorption and reduce its effectiveness
• Cimetidine: May increase mebendazole blood levels when taken together

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Avoid use during the first trimester unless advised by a doctor
• Young Children: Not recommended for children under 2 years of age
• Liver Disease: Use with caution in patients with existing liver problems
• Hypersensitivity: Avoid if there is a known allergy to mebendazole or related anthelmintics
• Heavy Infestation: Temporary abdominal discomfort may occur as worms are expelled

Erizole Tablet 100mg Side Effects

• Abdominal pain or cramping
• Diarrhea
• Nausea or vomiting
• Headache or dizziness
• Skin rash
• Loss of appetite
• Fever (rare)
• Signs of bone marrow suppression like unusual bruising or persistent sore throat (rare)

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat
• Keep the tablet strip sealed until use
• Avoid storing in the bathroom or near a sink
• Keep out of reach of children