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Mebendazole is a popular dewormer. The drug has 2 forms according to strength: Mebendazole 500mg and Mebendazole 100mg. So how to use Mebendazole?
1. Uses of Mebendazole
Mebendazole drug has the main ingredient Mebendazole, which has an anti-worm effect, preventing worms from developing in the intestines. The drug is prepared in the form of tablets, with strengths of 100mg and 500mg. The drug is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by a variety of worms such as whipworms, hookworms, roundworms, and pinworms.
2. Dosage and how to use Mebendazole
Mebendazole can be taken as one of two ways, by chewing and swallowing directly or by crushing it to mix with food. The drug is only used for adults and children over 2 years old.
Dosage of Mebendazole 100mg depends on the types of worms as follows:
Roundworms: 100mg/time, taken 2 times/day and used for 5 days. Roundworm: 100mg/time, taken 2 times/day and used for 3 days. Cat roundworm: 200mg/time, taken 2 times/day and used for 20 days. Treatment may be prolonged if the condition recurs. Threadworm or pinworm: 100mg/time/day for 2 weeks. Hookworm or hairworm: 100mg/time, taken 2 times/day and used for 3 days. Roundworm in dogs and cats: 100-200mg/time, taken 2 times/day and used for 5 days. Consider taking it with anti-inflammatory medications. Pinworms or cysts: 40 - 50mg/kg body weight/day, divided orally several times a day to treat the larval stage. It may be necessary to combine with other therapeutic techniques to remove cysts or flukes such as poking, suction, or injection. For Mebendazole 500mg used for deworming, deworming periodically, just chew and swallow 1 tablet/time.
The duration of treatment for worm infections with Mebendazole depends on the type of worm and each person's digestive system. It may take 3 days for the worms to be eliminated outside the intestines and stomach.
Note, should follow the recommended dose, even if the symptoms of worm infection have improved. Conversely, overdose can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea.
In the event that Mebendazole is used to treat the infection but the infection does not improve after 3 weeks, consider a second course or another treatment.
Mebendazole 500mg được dùng để tẩy giun, xổ giun định kỳ, chỉ cần nhai nuốt 1 viên/lần
3. Mebendazole side effects
Usually, Mebendazole very rarely causes side effects. However, the drug can still cause some unwanted effects with the following frequency:
Uncommon: Abdominal pain, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, drowsiness. Serious but rare side effects: Severe abdominal pain, serious infection with symptoms such as persistent fever, fatigue, easy bruising or bleeding, dark urine, jaundice, weakness , convulsions. If you use Mebendazole and have the above symptoms, you should contact your doctor immediately. Rare serious reactions: Itching, rash, swelling of face, throat, tongue, difficulty breathing, dizziness. At that time, the patient should be taken to a medical facility immediately.
4. Notes when taking Mebendazole
Note when taking Mebendazole:
Fasting to use Mebendazole dewormer and laxative does not help cure infections caused by worms. Should combine worm treatment for family members or close contacts because they can be infected with worms, especially pinworms. Toilets need to be disinfected clean, clothes, personal items need to be washed, dried and changed every day. Tell your doctor if you have any allergies to the drug or its ingredients. Tell your doctor about any medications you are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, especially vitamins or medicines that contain carbamazepine as an ingredient. Tell your doctor if you have a history of liver or stomach disease, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis because taking Mebendazole may increase your risk of side effects. Inform your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or are pregnant or nursing. Mebendazole may interact with seizure medications such as phenytoin, ethotoin, and carbamazepine. Should periodically deworm every 4-6 months. The use of Mebendazole is to fight worms and prevent worms from developing. Therefore, the drug is used for deworming, periodic deworming or treatment of infections caused by many types of worms. To ensure effective use, users need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor or pharmacist.
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