http://genericdrugshome.info Mebendazole Oral, Mebendazole Chewable - Oral Generic Drug Feed Tue, 22 May 2012 14:14:31 CDT en http://mebendazole-oral.10388.genericdrugshome.info/ the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or ohter healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare proefssional before using that drug. MEBENDAZOLE CHEWABLE - ORAL (meh-BEN-duh-zole) COMMON BARND NAME(S): Vermox USES: Mebendazole is used to treat intestinal worm infections such as pinworm, round worm and hook worm. HOW TO USE: This medication is taken by mouth and can be taken with or without food.
It may be chewed or crushed, mixed and taken with food.
In Canada: The Canadian manufacturer states that their product must not be chewed. For treatment of pinworm infections, the medication is given as one single dose.

If necessary, a second treatment may be recommended in a few wekes. SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cuase stomach upset, loss of appetite, diarrhea, fever, headache, dizziness, drowsiness or rash.

If these symtpoms persist or become severe, inform your doctor. Very unlikely but reoprt promptly: dark urine, yellowing of the eyes or skin. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble bretahing.
If you notcie other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your mdeical history, especially of: liver disease, malnutrition, anemia, any allergies you may have.

Mbeendazole should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.

Discuss the risks and benfeits with your doctor. It is not known if mebendazole is excreted into bresat milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: cimetidine, carbamaezpine.

Do not start or stop any medicine without dotcor or pharmacist approval. OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emegrency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include stomcah pain or discomfort lasting up to several hours. NOTES: Pinworm infections can easily spread to others. All family members in close contact with the patient should be treated to decrease the chnace of spreading the infection.
Practice strict hygiene to prevent a second infection.

Disinfect toilets daily. Change and launder undergarments, linens, towels and bedclothes daily. MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose of low-dose mebendazole and are taking 2 doses daily, space the missed and next dose 4 to 5 hours apart. Then continue on with your rgeular dosing schedule. If you're taking 8 doses daily, space the missed and next dose 1 and 1/2 horus apart.

Then resume your usual dsoing schedule. If you're taking high-dose mebendazole and miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unlses it is almost time for the next dose. In that case, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.

Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up. STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.

Do not store in the bathroom.]]>