Active Ingredients: Mebendazole
Representative Names: Vermox
Note: The below information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of Vermox is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your doctor before you buy Vermox online.
What is Vermox?
This medication is an anthelmintic. This medicine treats parasitic (worm) infections from roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, whipworms, or infections with two or more of these worms.
What should I check before I use Vermox?
Please verify if you have any of the following conditions: Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, ulcerative colitis, an unusual or allergic reaction to Vermox or other substances, such as foods, preservatives or dyes, pregnant or trying to get pregnant, breast-feeding.
How should I take Vermox?
Take the tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Vermox works best when taken with food, especially fatty foods such as whole milk, cheese, or ice cream. You can chew the tablets, swallow them whole or crush and mix with food (such as ice cream or pudding) which is an easy way to give the tablets to children. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course of medicine prescribed by your doctor even if you feel better. Space your doses evenly through the day and night and take at the same time each day. Parasite (worm) death can be slow. To remove all parasites (worms) from the intestines can take several days.
Contact your doctor regarding the use of this medicine in children as special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose of Vermox?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. You must leave a suitable interval between doses. If you are taking one dose a day and have to take a missed dose, make sure there is at least 10 to 12 hours between doses. If you are taking 2 doses a day and have to take a missed dose, make sure there is at least five to six hours between doses.
What drug(s) may interact with Vermox?
Carbamazepine, phenytoin.
On the questionaire needed to buy Vermox of all medicines you are taking, including nonprescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also include if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your doctor before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from using Vermox?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor as soon as possible: fever or chills, sore throat, rash, itching, unusual weakness or tiredness.
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor if they continue or are bothersome): diarrhea, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears, stomach pain, which can occur when large numbers of worms are present.
What precautions should I take while taking Vermox?
Visit your doctor to check that your infection has gone. If you still have an infection after three weeks you may need a 2nd course of tablets.
If you have hookworms or whipworms you may be anemic. Check with your doctor to see if you need iron supplements. If you have pinworms other people in your house may need treatment. Pinworms are spread easily by close contact.
Wash your hands, scrub your fingernails and shower often. Every day change and launder bedclothes, linens, and undergarments. This will help keep other members from your family from getting infected. Disinfect the toilet every day, and damp mop the floors often to reduce the number of worm eggs.
Can I overdose with Vermox?
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Where can I keep my Vermox?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.
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