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How to Use

Mebendazole usually comes with patient directions. Read them carefully before using this drug.

No special preparations or other steps - for example, special diets, fasting, other medication, laxatives, or enemas are necessary before, during, or immediately after taking mebendazole.

Mebendazole tablets may be chewed, swallowed whole, or crushed and mixed with food.

For diseaseds taking mebendazole for hookworms, roundworms, or whipworms :

• To help clear up your infection completely, take this drug exactly as directed by your family doctor for the full time of treat . In some diseaseds a second course of this drug may be required to clear up the infection completely Do not miss any doses .

For diseaseds taking mebendazole for pinworms :

• To help clear up your infection completely, take this drug exactly as directed by your family doctor . A second course of this drug is usually required to clear up the infection completely.
• Pinworms may be easily passed from one person to another, especially in a household. Therefore, all household members may have to be treated at the same time. This helps to prevent infection or reinfection of other household members. Always all household members may have to be treated again in 2 to 3 weeks to clear up the infection completely.

For diseaseds taking mebendazole for infections in which high doses are needed:

• Mebendazole is best taken with meals, especially fatty ones - for example, meals that include whole milk or ice cream . This helps to clear up the infection by helping your body absorb the drug better However, if you are on a low-fat diet, check with your family doctor .

Dosage

The number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you take the drug depend on the medical problem for which you are taking mebendazole .

• For oral dosage form - chewable tablets:
  • For common roundworms, hookworms and whipworms:
    • Adults and children 2 years of age and over 100 milligrams - mg two times a day, morning and evening, for three days. Treatment may need to be repeated in two to three weeks.
    • Children up to 2 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
  • For pinworms:
    • Adults and children 2 years of age and over 100 mg once a day for one day. Treatment may need to be repeated in two to three weeks.
    • Children up to 2 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
  • For more than one worm infection at a time:
    • Adults and children 2 years of age and over 100 mg two times a day, morning and evening, for three days.
    • Children up to 2 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.