What is Mebex 100 mg?
Mebex 100 mg tablet contains Mebendazole and belongs to a group of medications called Anthelmintics.
Mebendazole helps treat infections caused by parasitic worms, such as common roundworm, pinworm, hookworm, American hookworm, and whipworm.
Mebex 100mg tablet also effectively treats parasitic worm infections in children above two years and adults.
Mebendazole also stops the spread of the infection in people exposed to patients with a worm infection.
Mebex 100mg is available under the Vermox brand and can be purchased from licensed pharmacies after a doctor's prescription.
How does Mebex 100 mg work?
Mebex 100mg is an anthelmintic drug that treats infections caused by parasitic worms. Mebendazole disturbs the metabolism and stops the worm's absorption of nutrients. This further leads to the death of the worms and removes them from your body.
The Mebex tablet treats worm infection, easing the signs of parasitic worm infection and preventing the spread of the infection to other people.
How to take Mebex 100 mg?
Take the Mebex tablet as directed by the physician. You can crush the medicine before giving it to a young child.
Repeat the exact dosage if the child vomits within 30 minutes of taking the Mebendazole tablet.
The duration of treatment with Mebex will depend on the type of worm infection your child suffers from.
The dosage of Mebex 100mg in adults depends on the patient's age, medical condition, and body weight.
Mebendazole is generally given twice daily for three days. Your child's doctor can suggest this dose for two weeks to prevent re-infection.
Some specific types of infections might require you to give Mebex to the child for a few days or even weeks.
In such a case, the doctor suggests giving the child Mebendazole for the full prescribed time. Stopping the medicine can lead to re-infection.
What are the Side effects of Mebex 100 mg?
Most side effects of the Mebendazole tablet do not require medical attention; they disappear once the body adjusts to the medicine.
Some common side effects of Mebex 100mg include:
- Sore throat
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Bleeding
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Hair loss
Call your doctor immediately if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
What are the Precautions and warnings for Mebex 100 mg?
Do not take Mebex 100 mg if you are allergic to it or Mebendazole or have any other allergies.
Mebendazole tablet is not prescribed for use by pregnant women, and breastfeeding women should only use the medicine under a doctor's supervision.
Before giving the Mebex tablet to your child, inform the doctor about the child's medical history, especially of:
- Seizures
- Kidney malfunction
- Blood disorder
- Episodes of medicine allergy
- Liver impairment
- Stomach disorders
Your doctor should also know about all other herbal supplements and prescription and non-prescription medicines you take to avoid chances of drug interaction.
Storage of Mebex 100 mg
Store Mebex 100mg tablets at room temperature. Keep the medicine out of reach of children.
Where to buy Mebex 100 mg?
You can buy Mebex 100mg online from Elite Chemist at reasonable prices.
