Common Use

It is used in the treatment of infections caused by pinworm, whipworm, hookworm, and roundworm. Its active component, mebendazole, prevents worms from growing or multiplying in your body.

Dosage and Directions

Take Mebendazole exactly as prescribed by your doctor with a full glass of water.

Precautions

Follow all instructions from your doctor regarding treatment, washing of linens, clothing, and towels, as pinworm infections are easily spread from one person to another.

Contraindications

Discuss with your doctor all conditions you may have before starting to take Vermax. It is not recommended to take the medicine if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Vermax passes into breast milk. Do not take it without a doctor's approval if you are breastfeeding. Children younger than 2 years old should not take mebendazole.

Possible Side Effects

If you experience allergic reactions such as hives, swelling of your lips, tongue, closing of your throat, or shortness of breath, seek medical attention immediately.

Less serious side effects may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, or fever. If you experience these, continue taking Vermax and inform your doctor about them.

Drug Interaction

The effects of Vermax may be decreased by medicines for seizures such as ethotoin (Peganone), phenytoin (Dilantin), mephenytoin (Mesantoin), and carbamazepine (Tegretol).

Discuss with your doctor before taking any prescribed or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Overdose

Symptoms of a Vermax overdose include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Seek medical attention immediately if an overdose is suspected.

Storage

Store at room temperature below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Disclaimer

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