Description
Key information
- How it works : Mebendazole works by preventing worms from absorbing glucose, their source of energy. This kills them.
- Administration : This medicine is taken by mouth and is available as chewable tablets or oral suspension. It is often recommended to take it with a meal, especially one rich in fat, to improve its absorption.
- Indications : Mebendazole is used to treat single and mixed parasitic infections caused by various parasites:
- Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm)
- Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm)
- Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale (hookworms)
- Trichuris trichiura (whipworm)
Dosage : The dosage and duration of treatment vary depending on the type of infection and the patient’s age. A healthcare professional will determine the appropriate treatment.
