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Bendex500mg

OTC
Generic:
Mebendazole
Dosage form:
Tablet
Pack size:
Tablet

৳ 5.50/unit

Pack: ৳ 5.50

At a glance

Mebendazole — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Mebendazole is an antiparasitic medication. It is used in the treatment of worm infections. It works by killing the worms and this treats your infection. Mebendazole should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. Some people may experience stomach pain as a side effect of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment. Mebendazole affects the permeability of the cell membrane thereby killing the worms.

Indications

• Worm infections

Mechanism of action

Mebendazole inhibits formation of helminth microtubules. It selectively and irreversibly blocks the uptake of glucose and other nutrients in susceptible helminths, resulting in endogenous depletion of glycogen stores in the helminth.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Oral Adults: Enterobiasis : A single tablet( 100 mg) or 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) of the suspension. If cure is not achieved 3 wk after treatment, a second course of treatment is advised Ascariasis, Ancylostomiasis, Trichuriasis : 100 mg bid for 3 consecutive days or 500 mg as single dose or 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) bid for 3 consecutive days. If cure is not achieved 3 wk after treatment, a second course of treatment is advised Taeniasis & strongyloidiasis : 100 mg bid for 3 consecutive days If cure is not achieved 3 wk after treatment, a second course of treatment is advised Child Dose: Oral Enterobiasis Child: >2 A single tablet( 100 mg) or 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) of the suspension. If cure is not achieved 3 wk after treatment, a second course of treatment is advised Ascariasis, Ancylostomiasis, Trichuriasis : Child: >1 yr 100 mg bid for 3 consecutive days or 500 mg as single dose or 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) bid for 3 consecutive days. If cure is not achieved 3 wk after treatment, a second course of treatment is advised Taeniasis & strongyloidiasis : 100 mg bid for 3 consecutive days If cure is not achieved 3 wk after treatment, a second course of treatment is advised

Administration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mebendazole may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side effects

Common: • Abdominal pain

Precautions & warnings

[SAFE] Mebendazole does not usually affect your ability to drive. You have been prescribed Mebendazole to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections. It should be taken with food. If you are unable to swallow the whole tablet, it may be crushed or chewed and swallowed with a full glass of water. It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Mebendazole. Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection. Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Infants and children <2 yr.

Drug interactions

Decreased plasma concentrations w/ carbamazepine and phenytoin. Increased plasma concentrations w/ cimetidine.

Food interactions

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mebendazole. Please consult your doctor.

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Mebendazole may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Use in lactation

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Mebendazole is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Mebendazole in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Mebendazole should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mebendazole may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Common questions

Fungal infections on body & face Cap. Itraconazole (Itrasys/ Canditral) 100mg twice daily for 2 weeks.Sertacide Cream for application twice daily for 1 month.Send pictures for better diagnosis and treatment Fungal infections on face and body Cap. Itraconazole (Itrasys/ Canditral) 100mg twice daily for 2 weeks. Sertacide Cream for application twice daily for 1 month.Tab. Fexova 180 mg (if required in case of itching) Taking 100mg tablet in morning Which tablet for what Suhagra 100mg tablet have any side effect? all pills have side effects. if ur heart is fine its ok and for others google it. How to treat fungal infections Stop all other applications. Cap. Itraconazole (Itrasys/ Canditral) 100mg twice daily for 2 weeks. Sertacide Cream for application twice daily for 1 month.Tab. Fexova 180 mg (if required in case of itching) Test ? Blood sugar ( Fasting & PP) The treatment has to be complete otherwise it will be recur. Fungal infections in body and highly itching Take gandhak rasayan 2 tablet twice, aarogyavardhini vati 2 tablet twice, apply mahamarichyadi oil Hello Doctor, What is use of eating caverta 100mg tablet? Hello Vijaya it will increase sex time and long holding

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.