Vermox

Vermox (Mebendazole)

General information

Vermox is prescribed for treatment of worm infections. Usually these infections are cause by pinworm, whipworm, hookworm and roundworm. Its active component is medendazole. The drug works preventing worms from growing or multiplying in your body.

Directions

It is recommended to take the medicine as it was prescribed by your doctor. Take it with a full glass of water.

Precautions

It is recommended to follow your doctor's instructions, wash your clothing and towels.

Contraindications

Before starting your treatment with Vermox tell your doctor about all conditions you may have. Pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under 2 years old shouldn't take Vermox.

Possible side effect

Side effects can be the following: hives, swelling of your lips, tongue, closing of your throat, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, fever or diarrhea. If you have any of the side effects listed above you should contact your doctor.

Drug interaction

Vermox can interact with the following medicines: medicines for seizures (ethotoin, phenytoin, mephenytoin and carbamazepine). Tell your doctor about all the medicines you may use.

Missed dose

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time of the next intake just skip it and go back to your schedule.

Overdose

If you think you have overdosed the medicine seek emergency medical help at once. The overdose symptoms are vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain.

Storage

Store the medicine at room temperature below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Note

The information presented at the site has a general character. Note please this information cannot be used for self-treatment and self diagnosis. You should consult with your doctor or health care adviser regarding any specific instructions of your condition. The information is reliable, but we concede it could contain mistakes. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other damage caused by use of this information on the site and also for consequences of self-treatment.