Mebex 100 mg Tablet

Mebex 100 mg Tablet is a prescription anthelmintic medicine that contains 100 mg of mebendazole in each tablet. It is used to treat certain intestinal worm infections, including pinworm, roundworm, whipworm, and hookworm. Mebex 100 mg Tablet works inside the digestive tract and is commonly chosen when a tablet formulation is preferred for worm treatment. As with all anti-worm medicines, the exact use and schedule depend on the type of infection and the prescriber’s directions.

How it works: Mebendazole in Mebex 100 mg Tablet stops worms from absorbing glucose, which they need for energy. Without enough energy, the worms become inactive and die, and the body clears them from the intestine.

Mebex 100 mg Tablet is the lower tablet strength in this brand line compared with Mebex 500 mg Tablet. The 100 mg tablet may be chosen when a doctor wants a smaller, more flexible dose that can be repeated over several days, rather than giving a one-time higher-strength tablet. It is suitable only when a clinician has identified the infection and decided that this strength fits the treatment plan.

• Pinworm infection
• Roundworm infection
• Whipworm infection
• Hookworm infection
• Mixed intestinal worm infections

• Take Mebex 100 mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet with water; do not crush it unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
• For some worm infections, treatment is given as a short course or a single repeat dose, so follow the exact schedule you were given.
• If you are treating pinworms, household members may also need advice or treatment to prevent reinfection.
• Keep good hand hygiene and wash bedding, clothing, and towels as directed to reduce the chance of catching the worms again.
• Food usually does not matter much for this tablet, but follow the instructions that came with your prescription.

Each Mebex 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg of mebendazole per tablet, so the total dose depends on how many tablets your doctor tells you to take. The frequency can range from a single dose to twice-daily dosing for several days, depending on the worm being treated. Do not decide the maximum daily amount on your own; the prescriber sets the dose based on the infection, age, and medical history.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Mebendazole may include:

• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• gas
• nausea
• vomiting
• headache
• temporary dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding before using Mebex 100 mg Tablet.
• Use extra caution if you have liver disease, since mebendazole may not be suitable for everyone with liver problems.
• Let your clinician know about any history of blood disorders or low blood counts.
• Report any severe stomach pain, persistent vomiting, or signs of allergy right away.
• Do not use this tablet for an infection unless a healthcare professional has identified the parasite or recommended treatment.
• If your doctor gives treatment to the whole household, follow the instructions closely to help prevent reinfection.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy after taking Mebex 100 mg Tablet.

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Store Mebex 100 mg Tablet in a cool, dry place away from moisture and keep it out of reach of children.