Teva Mebendazole 100 mg – treatment for various worm infections
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Mebendazole Teva 100 mg is a medicine in tablet form for treating infections caused by threadworms, roundworms, whipworms and hookworms. Each tablet contains 100 mg of mebendazole.

What is this medicine used for?

Teva Mebendazole treats infections caused by one or more of the following types of worm:

• Threadworm (Enterobius vermicularis)

• Roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides)

• Whipworm (Trichuris trichiura)

• Hookworm (Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus)

When should you not use this medicine?

Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to mebendazole or any of its other ingredients. Signs of an allergic reaction may include a skin rash, itching, shortness of breath or swelling of the face. If this occurs, stop using the medicine and consult a doctor.

Do not give this medicine to children under 2 years of age without first consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

Important warnings

• If more than one person in the household is infected, treat all family members at the same time to help prevent reinfection.

• Consult your doctor before use if you are also taking metronidazole.

• Contact a doctor if the infection persists after treatment.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

• Pregnancy: Do not use this medicine unless specifically advised to do so by a doctor.

• Breastfeeding: Use is not recommended. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Active ingredient

Each tablet contains 100 mg of mebendazole.

Other ingredients

Maize starch, sodium lauryl sulphate, gelatin, glycerol (E422), microcrystalline cellulose (E460), sodium starch glycolate, sodium saccharin (E954), crospovidone (E1202), colloidal silicon dioxide (E551) and magnesium stearate (E470b).

Dosage and use

The correct dosage depends on the type of worm infection. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure or if symptoms persist.

For threadworms

Take 1 tablet as a single dose. All family members should be treated at the same time and repeat the treatment after 2 weeks by taking another 1 tablet each. The first dose kills the worms but not their eggs, which may cause a new infection.

If the infection has not cleared, repeat the complete course: take 1 tablet, followed by another 1 tablet after 2 weeks. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if the infection still persists after this treatment.

This dosage applies to adults and children aged 2 years and over.

For roundworms, whipworms, hookworms and mixed infections

Take 1 tablet twice daily for 3 days: one tablet in the morning and one tablet in the evening. If the infection has not completely cleared after 3 weeks, the treatment may need to be repeated. Consult your doctor if symptoms persist.

This dosage applies to adults and children aged 2 years and over.

Children under 2 years of age

Due to insufficient available data, no standard dosage can be recommended for children under 2 years of age. Only give this medicine to young children after consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

Directions for use

The tablets may be chewed or swallowed with liquid. Crush the tablet before giving it to a young child and always supervise the child while taking the medicine.

Always read the package leaflet before use. The duration of treatment and any repeat course depend on the type of worm infection and the progression of symptoms.

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Teva Nederland B.V.
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2031 GA Haarlem
The Netherlands