Vermox is an antihelmintic, or anti-worm, medication. It precludes worms from growing or reproduction within your organism.
Use Vermox for treatment of infections caused by worms precisely as your doctor directs.
- Follow the instructions on the pack, unless your doctor prescription is different.
- Vermox tablets may be swallowed, chewed, or masticated and blended with meal.
- The treatment may take up to 3 days until the worm is removed from your stomach and bowels. The duration of treatment of the infection depends on worm’s susceptibility to Vermox, and on the rate of your digestive system. In the case the infection has not been cured in 3 weeks, there is a strong possibility that a recurring Vermox course is necessary.
- It may be necessary for your family members and other intimate contacts to undergo a Vermox course as well, for pinworm is transferred very easily to those who in relations with the infected person.
Consult your health care provider about Vermox usage if you do not understand how to use it.
Having missed a scheduled dose, take in the shortest possible time. However, if it is about time to take the next dose, skip the missed one and take the next regularly scheduled dose. Never overdose Vermox.
Store Vermox at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Store away from heat, humidity, and light. The allowed brief storage condition is at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Vermox out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Vermox Safety information
- Mebendazole is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known how it will affect a fetus.
- Before taking Vermox, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
- Children younger than 2 years of age would not take Mebendazole unless there is prescription of your doctor.
- Vermox is to be used only with a prescription. Do not share it with uninfected people.
Vermox Side effects
In case you experience the following allergic reaction, stop your Vermox course and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
- difficulty breathing or closing of the throat;
- swelling of the lips, tongue, or face;
- hives.
Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Do not stop taking Vermox and talk to your doctor if you experience abdominal pain, diarrhea, or a fever.
