Mebendazole Tablet 100mg

About Mebendazole Tablet 100mg

Mebendazole Tablet 100mg Uses

• Treating roundworm infections
• Treating pinworm infections
• Treating whipworm infections
• Treating hookworm infections
• Treating mixed infections caused by more than one worm type at once
• Clearing intestinal parasites that cause stomach pain and poor nutrient absorption

Mebendazole Tablet 100mg Benefits

• Clears common intestinal worm infections with a short course of tablets
• Works directly in the gut, limiting how much of the drug enters the bloodstream
• Suitable for treating the whole family together to prevent reinfection
• Helps relieve stomach pain, bloating and itching caused by worm infections
• Available as an affordable, widely accessible OTC dewormer
• Supports better nutrient absorption once the worm infection clears

What Experts Say

Mebendazole works by binding to beta tubulin inside intestinal worms, blocking microtubule formation and glucose uptake. Starved of energy, the parasites become immobile and die over several days. Very little of the drug is absorbed into the bloodstream at standard doses, so its effect stays largely confined to the gut, which is why short courses are considered safe.

Dosing depends on the worm type being treated. Pinworm infections often respond to a single tablet, while roundworm, whipworm and hookworm usually need a three day course for full clearance. Doctors often advise a repeat dose after two to three weeks, since newly hatched eggs can survive the first round and cause reinfection if the household is not treated together.

Mebendazole needs caution in pregnancy, in children under two years and in people with liver disease, since drug levels can behave unpredictably in these groups. Enzyme inducing medicines such as carbamazepine and phenytoin can lower mebendazole levels and reduce its effect, while cimetidine can raise levels and increase side effect risk.

Drug Class

• Anthelmintic (Antiparasitic Agent)

Mebendazole Tablet 100mg formula

• Mebendazole

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Mebendazole Tablet 100mg?

• Take the tablet by mouth, with or without food
• The tablet can be swallowed whole, chewed or crushed and mixed with food
• For pinworm, a single tablet is usually enough, though a repeat dose after two to three weeks is often advised
• For roundworm, whipworm and hookworm, one tablet is generally taken twice daily for three days
• Follow the exact course length even if symptoms improve early
• Treat all household members together when advised, to prevent reinfection

Drug Interactions

• Carbamazepine: This seizure medicine can lower mebendazole levels in the blood and reduce its effectiveness against worms.
• Phenytoin: This medicine works the same way as carbamazepine and can weaken mebendazole's effect.
• Cimetidine: This stomach acid medicine can raise mebendazole levels and increase the chance of side effects.
• Metronidazole: Combined use has been linked to rare but serious skin reactions and is generally avoided.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed and advised by a doctor, since safety in early pregnancy is not fully established.
• Breastfeeding: Small amounts may pass into breast milk, so a doctor should be consulted before use.
• Young Children: Not generally recommended for children under two years unless a doctor advises otherwise.
• Liver Disease: People with liver problems should use this medicine under close medical supervision.
• Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis: These bowel conditions may need dose adjustment, so a doctor should be informed before use.
• Known Allergy: Avoid use in anyone with a known allergy to mebendazole or related antiparasitic medicines.

Mebendazole Tablet 100mg Side Effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain or cramping
• Gas or bloating
• Loss of appetite
• Mild headache
• Skin rash
• Dizziness
• Unusual bleeding or bruising that needs prompt medical attention
• Signs of bone marrow suppression such as persistent fever or repeated infections
• Severe allergic reaction with swelling of the face, lips or throat

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature, below 30 degrees Celsius
• Keep away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack until use
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Do not use tablets past their printed expiry date