Description and Brand Names
Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex
US Brand Name
- Vermox
Descriptions
Mebendazole is used to treat:
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Common roundworms (ascariasis).
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Hookworms (ancylostomiasis, necatoriasis, uncinariasis).
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Pinworms (enterobiasis, oxyuriasis).
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Whipworms (trichuriasis).
Mebendazole is used to treat infections caused by worms. It works by keeping the worm from absorbing sugar (glucose), so that the worm loses energy and dies.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Aug. 01, 2020
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