Generic Name - Mebendazole
Category - Anthelmintic medication
Indications
Worm infections.
Generic Mebendazole is indicated to treat worm infections. Mebendazole belongs to the family of medicines called anthelmintics or anti-worm, medication. It prevents worms from growing or multiplying in your body.
Generic for Mebendazole Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Mebendazole is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Mebendazole should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
bowel disease or colitis
diabetes
family history of heart disease
fast or irregular heartbeat
headaches that are different from your usual migraine
heart or blood vessel disease, angina (chest pain), or previous heart attack
high blood pressure
high cholesterol
history of stroke, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs or "mini-strokes"), or intracranial bleeding
kidney disease
liver disease
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Mebendazole. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Lithium
Meperidine
Propranolol
St.john's wort
tryptophan
Generic for Mebendazole Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericMebendazole
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Mebendazole for parasitic (worm) infections is 1 tablet morning and evening on 3 consecutive days.
Generic for Mebendazole Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Mebendazole side Effects include fever or chills, sore throat, rash, itching and unusual weakness or tiredness.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Mebendazole.
Generic for Mebendazole and Pregnancy
Studies do not indicate whether Generic Mebendazole may harm the growing fetus. Hence, use Generic Mebendazole only after talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Generic for Mebendazole and Breastfeeding
It is not known whether Generic Mebendazole passes into human breast milk. Mothers who are taking this medicine and who wish to treat breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.
Generic for Mebendazole and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Mebendazole in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Mebendazole and Geriatric
In the absence of specific information comparing use of Generic Mebendazole in the elderly with use in other age groups, it is best to consult your doctor and seek opinion.
Note
The above information about Generic Mebendazole serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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