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Mebex Tablet 6.0 tablets in 1 strip

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Mebex Tablet is a product of Cipla Ltd

Composition: Mebendazole (100mg)

Pack of 6 tablet

₹ 18.26

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Mebex Tablet

Description:

Mebex Tablet is effective against a range of parasitic worm infections in children. It restrains the worms from absorbing the body's essential nutrients, causing them to lose their energy and leading to their eventual death. The dead worms then get removed from your child’s body through the stool.

Donate this medicine to your child by mouth, with or without food. Forever ensure to give it as per the dose and way prescribed by the doctor. In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Mebex Tablet, give the same dose again. The duration of the treatment depends on the type of worm your child is infected with.

Mebex Tablet is usually given as a twice daily dose for 3 days. But, your child’s doctor may prescribe repeating this dose after two weeks to prevent re-infection. Some specific types of infections may require you to give this medicine to your child for a few days to weeks. In such a case, give this medicine to your child for the exact prescribed number of days because stopping this medicine too soon may cause re-infection.

Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, hair fall, mild fever, and sore throat are some of the common yet temporary side effects of this medicine. Limitedly, it may cause bleeding which is a serious side effect of this medicine. Make sure to report to your child’s doctor if the side effects persist or become bothersome or if your child experiences bleeding.

Earlier giving this medicine to your child, let the doctor know if your child has had any previous episodes of medicine allergy, seizures, liver impairment, kidney malfunction, stomach problem, or blood disorder. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

Uses:

  • Treatment of Worm infections

Directions For Use:

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. Mebex Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Mebex Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Ordinary side effects of Mebex

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Abdominal pain
  • Hair loss
  • Fever
  • Loss of appetite
  • Bleeding
  • Sore throat

Warning & Precautions:

Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mebex Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Mebex Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Monitoring of liver function tests (LFT) and complete blood count (CBC) is recommended while your child is taking Mebex Tablet.

FAQs:

How can I know that my child is having a worm infection?

In worm infestations, your child may complain of an itchy bottom (rectal area), difficulty sitting, fatigue, and restless sleep due to anal itching, or persistent stomach pain with loss of appetite or frequent indigestion. Another sign of worm infection is pica in which you may notice your child eating inedible substances such as mud. Speak to your child’s doctor as soon as you notice any of these in your child. The doctor may ask for your child’s stool and blood samples on 3 different days for examination. Depending upon the reports, the doctor will decide upon the treatment and prescribe your child with medicine.

How can my child become infected with intestinal worms?

Children typically develop the highest intensity of infection. The infection can be transmitted from the eggs of worms present in human feces which contaminate soil in areas with poor sanitation. These worms and their eggs can get transmitted by drinking contaminated water or by eating contaminated vegetables and fruits without washing or peeling. Your child may also get infected by playing in the soil that is contaminated with the eggs of the worms. So, when your child returns home after playing, ask them to clean up using soap and water.

What does deworming mean?

Deworming is the process of killing and expelling worms from the body. Mebex Tablet is widely used for the deworming treatment of children less than 2 years of age.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Mebex Tablet?

You can give your child medicines meant to relieve pain and fever unless your doctor has told you not to. However, there do exist some medicines that should not be given with Mebex Tablet. So, to negate the risk of any side effects, talk to your child’s doctor before giving any other medicines to your child.

What is the best time to give Mebex Tablet to my child?

Mebex Tablet can be given at any time of the day. Just remember to give it in the dose and way as prescribed by your child’s doctor.

Who should not take Mebex Tablet?

Mebex Tablet should not be given to children with known allergies to any other ingredients of this medicine, or any other similar medicines like albendazole or thiabendazole, in the past. Signs of an allergic reaction may include an itchy skin rash, shortness of breath, and swelling of the face or tongue. Let the doctor know about all of your child’s medical conditions before giving the medicine. The doctor should also be aware of any other medicines that your child might be taking, as they may affect or be affected by this medicine.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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