Mebendazole 100 mg per tablet
Dosage Form: Chewable/Oral tablet
Excipients: May include lactose, starch, flavouring agents, colouring agents, and other inactive ingredients depending on the manufacturer
Vermox Tablets are anthelmintic medicines used to treat infections caused by intestinal worms such as:
Pinworms (Enterobiasis)
Roundworms (Ascariasis)
Whipworms (Trichuriasis)
Hookworms
Mixed intestinal worm infections
Mebendazole works by inhibiting the worms’ ability to absorb glucose, causing them to lose energy and die.
Take the tablet by mouth, with or without food.
The tablet may be chewed, swallowed whole, or crushed if necessary.
Typical dosage:
Pinworms: One tablet (100 mg) taken as a single dose, repeated after 2 weeks if necessary.
Other worm infections: One tablet (100 mg) twice daily for 3 days or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Follow the dosage instructions provided by a doctor or pharmacist
Common side effects may include:
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Nausea or vomiting
Gas (flatulence)
Headache
Rare but serious side effects:
Allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling)
Severe skin reactions
Liver function abnormalities
Avoid using with Metronidazole due to risk of severe skin reactions.
Cimetidine may increase the level of mebendazole in the blood.
Carbamazepine and Phenytoin may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
Inform your healthcare provider about all medications or supplements being taken.
Not recommended for children under 1 year of age unless prescribed by a doctor.
Use during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, only if clearly needed.
Use with caution in patients with liver disease.
Maintain proper personal hygiene to prevent reinfection, and household members may need treatment if infection spreads.
