Mebendazole is used to treat intestinal worm infections such as pinworms, roundworms, and hookworms. It can also be used for worm infections elsewhere in the body (eg, trichinosis).
Indication
Drug used to treat intestinal worm infection (worms).
Dosage
This medicine may be taken with or without food, and can be chewed, swallowed whole, or crushed and mixed with food. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
For the treatment of pinworm infection, the drug is usually administered as a single dose. If necessary, a second treatment may be given in a few weeks. For other types of common worm infections (eg, roundworm, hookworm), the dose is usually given for 3 days, usually twice a day in the morning and in the evening, or as directed by a physician.
If necessary, a second treatment may be given in a few weeks. For other types of helminth infections, you may be asked to take this medicine more often than twice a day and for more than 3 days.
Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear. Stopping treatment too early may result in recurrent infections. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or continuously if deteriorated.
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