Mebendazole 100 mg
Price range: $85.00 through $2,000.00
Price range: $85.00 through $2,000.00
Description
Mebendazole 100 mg Tablets contain mebendazole, a broad-spectrum anthelmintic (anti-worm) medicine used to treat several common intestinal parasitic worm infections.
Mebendazole works by interfering with the worms’ ability to use glucose, an important energy source. This disrupts their metabolism and helps eliminate susceptible parasites from the intestinal tract.
Depending on the infection being treated, healthcare professionals may prescribe mebendazole for pinworm (threadworm), roundworm, whipworm, and hookworm infections. The appropriate dosage and treatment schedule vary according to the type of infection, age, and individual patient factors.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How quickly does Mebendazole 100 mg work?
Mebendazole begins immobilizing worms within a few hours by disrupting their cellular energy uptake. However, it typically takes 2 to 4 days for the eliminated worms to pass out of the body naturally in stool.
2. Does the whole family need to take Mebendazole if one person has pinworms?
Yes, healthcare guidelines typically recommend treating the entire household simultaneously. Pinworm eggs spread easily via bedsheets, clothing, and surfaces, making asymptomatic reinfection common.
3. Can Mebendazole 100 mg be given to children under 2 years old?
Mebendazole is generally not recommended for infants and children under 2 years of age without explicit medical supervision and prescription by a pediatrician.
4. Are there any common side effects?
Mebendazole is generally well tolerated because very little is absorbed into the bloodstream. Mild and temporary side effects may include stomach ache, mild nausea, diarrhea, or gas as the parasites are cleared.
5. Why is a second dose necessary for pinworms?
Mebendazole destroys adult worms, but it does not kill microscopic eggs already deposited around the perianal area. Taking a second dose 2 to 3 weeks later ensures any larvae that hatched after the initial dose are eliminated before they can lay new eggs.
Additional information
| Active Ingredient (Generic Name): | Mebendazole |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | kachhela |
| Packaging: | 10 tablet in 1 strip |
| Strength: | 100 mg |
| Delivery Time: | 10 To 12 days |
| Pack Size: | 100 Tablets, 200 Tablets, 500 Tablets, 1000 Tablets, 2500 Tablets, 5000 Tablets |
