Mebendazole (Vermox)

Category:

• Antihelmintic

Indications:

• Trichuris trichiura (whipworm)

• Ascariasis (roundworm)

• Enterobiasis (pinworm)

• Hookworm

Precautions:

• Pregnancy category C

• Patient will purge worms in feces

• Worm removal may take up to 3 days.  If not cured in three weeks, retreat.

• Monitor patients with hepatic or renal dysfunction.

• Helmintic infections are very communicable.  Treat the entire family/household.

• Adhere to strict hygiene to prevent re-infection.

• Not necessary to use a post-therapy laxative to assist in purging of worms.  

Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):

• GI upset (transient pain and diarrhea)

Dosage:

Administered orally

Whipworm, roundworm and hookworm:

• 100mg every morning and night for 3 consecutive days

Pinworm:

• 100mg for a one time dose