Vermox

Description
Vermox 100mg tablets (1 Box = 6 Strips, 1 Strip = 10 Tablets), containing the active ingredient Mebendazole, are antiparasitic medications used to treat various gastrointestinal worm infestations. They work within the intestines to eliminate parasitic worms without significant absorption into the bloodstream. In Pakistan, doctors prescribe Vermox according to medical guidelines to manage infections such as pinworm, roundworm, whipworm, and hookworm.

Ingredients
Mebendazole

Drug Class
Anthelmintic / Anti-Parasitic

Dosage Form
Tablet

Requires Prescription
Yes

Uses
Pakistani doctors prescribe Vermox 100mg for:

• Treatment of gastrointestinal worm infestations (pinworm, roundworm, whipworm, hookworm).

• Eliminating parasitic infections in adults and children.

• Decreasing reinfection risk by expelling live intestinal worms.

Doctor’s Review
Medical practitioners note:
“Mebendazole in Vermox effectively targets intestinal worms by inhibiting their ability to absorb nutrients, leading to their death and elimination from the body.”

How It Works
Mebendazole acts locally in the gut by binding to tubulin in worm cells, disrupting their glucose uptake and digestive functions. This leads to degenerative changes in the worm’s intestinal structure, ultimately causing autolysis (self-digestion) and expulsion from the body.

Dosage (as per physician guidance)

• Typical adult and pediatric dose: 100mg once or twice daily, depending on worm type.

• In certain infections like Trichinellosis or Echinococcosis, higher doses and longer duration may be required under strict medical supervision.

• Swallow with water, with or without food.

In Case of Overdose
Symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or dizziness. Immediately seek medical assistance for monitoring and supportive care.

Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless it is close to the next scheduled dose. Do not double dose.

When Not to Use

• Known hypersensitivity to Mebendazole or tablet excipients.

Side Effects
Some patients may experience:

• Common: Abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, dizziness.

• Rare but serious: Agranulocytosis, neutropenia, hepatitis, abnormal liver function tests.

• Severe hypersensitivity: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, angioedema, urticaria, alopecia, glomerulonephritis.

Seek medical help if severe reactions occur.

Precautions & Warnings

• Use in very young children only when infestation affects nutrition or development.

• Warning 1: Rare reports of reversible liver disturbances and neutropenia at standard doses.

• Warning 2: For high-dose treatments, caution in patients with chronic liver disease or bone marrow depression.

• Warning 3: Does not affect driving or mental alertness.

Drug Interactions

• Cimetidine (may increase Mebendazole levels).

• Metronidazole (increases risk of toxicity—avoid combination).

Food Interactions

• Can be taken with or without food.

• No major dietary restrictions, but maintaining good hygiene and washing hands helps prevent reinfection.

Storage/Disposal

• Store at room temperature, away from direct light, heat, and moisture.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Dispose of unused tablets safely per pharmacist recommendations.

Control Drug
No

Quick Tips

• Complete the full course even if symptoms disappear.

• Treat all household members if required to prevent reinfection.

• Maintain personal hygiene and clean bedding/toilets regularly.

• Do not self-medicate, especially in children or pregnant women.

Disclaimer
This is general product information for Vermox (Mebendazole) and not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult a qualified physician before starting treatment.