Drug Detail:Vermox (Mebendazole [ me-ben-da-zole ])
Generic Name: mebendazole 100mg
Dosage Form: tablet, chewable
Drug Class: Anthelmintics
Drug Detail:Vermox (Mebendazole [ me-ben-da-zole ])
Generic Name: mebendazole 100mg
Dosage Form: tablet, chewable
Drug Class: Anthelmintics
The recommended dosage for VERMOX™ is described in Table 1 below. The same dosage schedule applies to adults and pediatric patients two years of age and older. The tablet may be chewed, swallowed, or crushed and mixed with food.
Pinworm (enterobiasis) |
Whipworm (trichuriasis) |
Roundworm (ascariasis) |
Hookworm | |
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Dose | 1 tablet Once | 1 tablet morning and evening for 3 consecutive days | 1 tablet morning and evening for 3 consecutive days | 1 tablet morning and evening for 3 consecutive days |
If the patient is not cured three weeks after treatment, a second course of treatment is advised. No special procedures, such as fasting or purging, are required.