Product Details:
Minimum Order Quantity | 10 Strip |
Strength | 500mg |
Packaging Size | 10*10 Tablets |
Packaging Type | Box |
Brand | Mebental 500 |
Manufacturer | Kachhela |
Shelf Life | 36 months |
Mebendazole is an anthelmintic (anti-worm) medication used to treat a variety of intestinal worm infections. The 500 mg dose is typically used as a single-dose treatment for common parasitic infections such as pinworms, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. 🔬 Drug Class:
Anthelmintic
Benzimidazole derivative
Mebendazole works by:
Inhibiting the synthesis of microtubules in intestinal worms
This leads to loss of glucose uptake, depleting energy stores
Worms become immobilized and are eventually expelled from the body via natural processes
Infection | Organism |
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Pinworm (Enterobiasis) | Enterobius vermicularis |
Roundworm (Ascariasis) | Ascaris lumbricoides |
Whipworm (Trichuriasis) | Trichuris trichiura |
Hookworm (Ancylostomiasis / Necatoriasis) | Ancylostoma or Necator species |
Mixed worm infections | Broad-spectrum effect |
Condition | Dose |
---|---|
Single-dose therapy | 500 mg once only (often used in mass deworming programs) |
Standard therapy | 100 mg twice daily for 3 days |
Repeat dosing | May be needed in 2–3 weeks to prevent reinfection |
Note: Dosage may vary based on local treatment guidelines or severity of infection.
👶 Use in Children:Approved for use in children over 2 years of age
Single 500 mg dose is commonly used in mass deworming programs in schools
Cimetidine may increase mebendazole levels
Avoid with other hepatotoxic drugs in high or long-term dosing
Carbamazepine and phenytoin may reduce effectiveness
Brand Name | Manufacturer |
---|---|
Vermox | Janssen |
Meben 500 | Cipla (India) |
Zentel (Note: Contains albendazole, not mebendazole) | GSK |
Mebex | Dr. Reddy’s |
Attribute | Description |
---|---|
Drug Name | Mebendazole |
Strength | 500 mg |
Use | Treatment of intestinal worm infections |
Dose | 500 mg single dose or 100 mg twice daily for 3 days |
Target | Roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, whipworms |
Common Side Effects | GI upset, diarrhea, flatulence |
Control Status | OTC or prescription depending on country |
Take with or without food
No need for laxatives
Wash hands, bedding, and clothes to avoid reinfection
All household members may need treatment if one is infected (especially for pinworms)
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