What is Mebex 100 mg?
Mebex 100mg is an anti-parasitic tablet that prevents and treats parasitic infections caused by hookworms, tapeworms, and pinworms.
100mg of Mebex contains Mebendazole, which belongs to a class of drugs known as anthelmintics.
Mebendazole is effective against a wide range of parasitic worm infections in children.
Mebex tablets prevent worms from absorbing the body's essential nutrients, causing them to lose energy and eventually lead to worm death.
Further, the dead worms get removed from the child's body via stool.
100mg of Mebex is available under the brand name Vermox and can be purchased from licensed drugstores after a doctor's prescription.
How does Mebex 100 mg work?
Worms enter children's bodies when they eat or drink something that is already infected with worms or their eggs.
Once they reach inside the body, worms attach to the inner walls of the intestines and enter different body organs.
Mebendazole works by keeping the worms from absorbing glucose, which reduces their energy and causes death.
Mebex eliminates the dead worms from the body through stools and treats parasitic infections in your child.
How to use Mebex 100 mg?
Take the Mebex tablet as your doctor directs. This medicine should be taken by mouth with or without food as prescribed.
Make sure to give 100mg of Mebex tablet in dose and duration as directed by the doctor.
If your child vomits after taking Mebendazole within 30 minutes, give the exact dosage again.
The doctor will decide the duration of treatment based on the type of worm infection your child has.
Do not give Mebex more than the recommended dosage, as it can worsen your child's condition.
Mebendazole tablet is generally given twice daily for three days. To prevent re-infection, the doctor may suggest repeating this dose after two weeks.
Some particular types of infections might require you to give Mebex 100mg for a few days to weeks.
In such conditions, continue the treatment for the exact prescribed days, as stopping it early can cause re-infection.
What are the side effects of Mebex 100 mg?
Mebex is safe and well-tolerated by children. It does not cause any severe side effects.
If your child experiences side effects of Mebendazole, they will likely disappear once their body adjusts to this medicine.
Some common side effects of Mebex 100mg include:
- Sore throat
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fever
- Bleeding
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal pain
- Hair loss
Get emergency medical help if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
What are the precautions and warnings related to Mebex 100 mg?
Before starting treatment of your child with Mebex, let the doctor know about their medical history, especially of:
- Liver impairment
- Stomach disorders
- Blood problems
- Previous episodes of medicine allergy
- Kidney malfunction
- Seizures
Mebex is not recommended for use if your child is allergic to it, Mebendazole, or has any other allergies.
Inform the doctor beforehand about all other medicines your child takes. This information is necessary for dose alterations and your child's overall treatment.
