Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Mebendazole(500mg)
Strip of 1 Tablet
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Mebex 500mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
Some people may experience stomach pain as a side effect of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.
Mebex 500mg Tablet affects the permeability of the cell membrane thereby killing the worms.
Mebendazole is largely metabolized primarily by the liver. Higher plasma levels of mebendazole will occur in patients with impaired liver function or decreased biliary excretion. The half-life of mebendazole is around 3 to 6 hours after oral administration. Mebendazole excretion occurs mostly in bile or urine.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Mebex
Abdominal pain
Mebendazole is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to benzimidazole class of compounds, in pregnancy, and in children <2 years of age.
Mebex 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mebex 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Mebex 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Mebendazole is used to treat several types of worm infections. Mebendazole (Vermox) is used to treat roundworm and whipworm infections. Mebendazole (Emverm) is used to treat pinworm, whipworm, roundworm, and hookworm infections. Mebendazole is in a class of medications called anthelmintics.
Drug-Drug Interactions: MEBENDAZOLE may have interaction with antacid (cimetidine), a drug used to treat epilepsy (carbamazepine), antibiotics (metronidazole), and antivirals (ritonavir).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: MEBENDAZOLE may have interactions with liver disease.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
CIMETIDINE
CARBAMAZEPINE
METRONIDAZOLE
RITONAVIR
Do not chew, crush or break it. Mebex 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Mebex 500mg Tablet to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
It should be taken with food.
Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole with a full glass of water.
It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Mebex 500mg Tablet.
Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mebex 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Mebex 500mg Tablet effective?
Mebex 500mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Mebex 500mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Mebex 500mg Tablet?
The use of Mebex 500mg Tablet is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to any other ingredients of this medicine, and if you are suffering from asthma. Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions before taking the medicine.
Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Mebex 500mg Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it as mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Mebex 500mg Tablet?
If you forget a dose of Mebex 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
