Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Emverm
- Vermox
Descriptions
Mebendazole is used to treat:
- Common roundworms (ascariasis).
- Hookworms (ancylostomiasis, necatoriasis, uncinariasis).
- Pinworms (enterobiasis, oxyuriasis).
- Whipworms (trichuriasis).
Mebendazole is used to treat infections caused by worms. It works by keeping the worm from absorbing sugar (glucose), so that the worm loses energy and dies.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
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FAQs
Mebendazole (Vermox) is used to treat roundworm and whipworm infections. Mebendazole (Emverm) is used to treat pinworm, whipworm, roundworm, and hookworm infections. Mebendazole is in a class of medications called anthelmintics. It works by killing the worms.
What is the brand name for mebendazole? ›
Vermox (mebendazole) is an "antihelmintic," or anti-worm, medication used to treat infections caused by worms such as whipworm, pinworm, roundworm, and hookworm. Vermox is also used to treat infections caused by more than one of these worms at the same time.
What are the routes of mebendazole? ›
Mebendazole is administered orally without regard to meals. The patient must chew the tablet completely before swallowing. For patients who have difficulty taking the tablet, it can be placed in a spoon and mixed with 2 to 3 ml of drinking water using a dosing syringe.
What are the different forms of mebendazole? ›
You can buy mebendazole from a pharmacy for adults and children aged 2 years and over. It's also available on prescription for children aged 6 months and over. It comes as chewable tablets or a liquid that you swallow.
Is mebendazole OTC or RX? ›
Mebendazole is used to treat infections caused by worms. It works by keeping the worm from absorbing sugar (glucose), so that the worm loses energy and dies. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
What are the Brand names of albendazole and mebendazole? ›
Mebendazole Alternatives Compared
| Mebendazole | Pyrantel | Albendazole |
|---|
| Brand Names |
| Emverm, Vermox | Antiminth, Ascarel, Pin-Away, Pinworm Medicine, Reese's Pinworm Medicine | Albenza |
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
| 11.5 hours | N/A | 12 hours |
39 more rowsYou may take this medicine with or without food. Chew it completely before swallowing. Do not swallow the tablet whole. If you have trouble chewing the tablet, place it in a spoon and add 2 to 3 mL of drinking water by using a dosing syringe.
Why was mebendazole discontinued? ›
Why is Mebendazole discontinued? Mebendazole was discontinued in 2011 due to the poor tissue penetration of Mebendazole and the current availability of albendazole and not for safety or efficacy reasons, stated by the Federal Register determination.
Can you buy mebendazole over the counter? ›
Mebendazole is the main medication used to treat threadworm infections. It can be bought over the counter from your local pharmacy or prescribed by your GP. It's available as a chewable tablet or a liquid. Mebendazole works by preventing the threadworms absorbing sugar, which means they should die within a few days.
Is mebendazole chewable? ›
You may take this medicine with or without food. Chew it completely before swallowing. Do not swallow the tablet whole. If you have trouble chewing the tablet, place it in a spoon and add 2 to 3 mL of drinking water by using a dosing syringe.
CONCLUSION: Single-dose albendazole has better efficacy against Ascaris lumbricoides infection than mebendazole. Meanwhile, both albendazole and mebendazole have high efficacy in reducing the number of eggs.
Which is better, mebendazole or albendazole? ›
Albendazole has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 86% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. Mebendazole has an average rating of 3.3 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com.
Is mebendazole the same as ivermectin? ›
Summary. Emverm (mebendazole) effectively treats various worm infections with only a few doses, but it is very expensive without insurance. Ivermectin (Stromectol) is a medication used for infections caused by certain parasitic worms found in rural tropical areas.
Is one tablet of mebendazole enough? ›
If you have threadworms (also called pinworms) you'll usually take a single dose. If you live with anyone else, they will need to be treated at the same time because threadworms can spread easily.
Is there anything stronger than mebendazole? ›
Both agents were equally very effective (100% cure rate) in treating ascariasis. Albendazole was clearly more active than mebendazole against hookworm infections, both in terms of egg reduction rate (92.8% vs. 62.4%) and cure rate (81.8% vs. 17.2%).
Is mebendazole same as metronidazole? ›
Mebendazole has an average rating of 3.3 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 13% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 63% reported a negative effect. Metronidazole has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 2413 ratings on Drugs.com.
Why was mebendazole discontinued in the US? ›
Why is Mebendazole discontinued? Mebendazole was discontinued in 2011 due to the poor tissue penetration of Mebendazole and the current availability of albendazole and not for safety or efficacy reasons, stated by the Federal Register determination.
