| Active substance |
Mebendazole |
| Also known as |
Vermox |
| Blood pressure |
No significant effect |
| Chemical name |
Methyl 5-benzoylbenzimidazole-2-carbamate |
| Dosage (medical) |
100 mg twice daily for 3 days for adults and children over 2 years for treatment of pinworms, roundworms, and hookworms |
| Dosage (sports) |
Not applicable |
| Effects |
Antihelminthic activity against a broad range of worms |
| Formula |
C16H13N3O3 |
| Half-life |
3 to 6 hours |
| Hepatotoxicity |
Rare, mild hepatotoxicity reported |
| Lab Test |
Not specifically required for monitoring |
| Main action |
Antiparasitic |
| Side effects |
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, rash, headache |
| Storage conditions |
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat |
| Strength |
100mg |
| Substance class |
Anthelmintic |
| Trade name |
Vermox, Emverm, Mebex |
| Use in sports |
Not typically used in sports |
| Water Retention |
No significant effect |
| Manufacturer |
Cipla Ltd. |
| Packing |
6 tabs/blister |
