Vermox (Generic)

Mebendazole is an anthelmintic.

Take exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

fever/chills
diarrhoea
dizziness
headache
nausea/vomiting
rash/itching
ringing in the ears
sore throat
stomach pain(can occur when large numbers of worms are present)
unusual weakness/tiredness

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

carbamazepine
phenytoin

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

crohn's disease
inflammatory bowel disease
liver disease
ulcerative colitis

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Mebendazole treats parasitic infections.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from heat and moisture.

Maintain strict standard of hygeine.

Pinworms spread by contact. Other people living with you may need treatment. Consult your health care professional about the same.

You may be anemic if you have hookwoms or whipworms.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.