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How to Take Mebendazole and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

It comes as a chewable tablet to take by mouth with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The recommended dose range is 200 – 800 mg/day in divided doses.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in children less than 2 years old, infants and known hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Mebendazole

This medication is an antihelmintic agent, prescribed for worm infections.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Mebendazole

India :

Mebex | Kitkat (30 ml) | Vermil | Mebidex | Min Min | Mebengel-200 | Eben | Wormizol | Zalzol | Wormin

International :

Vermox

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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