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  1. Find out how mebendazole treats threadworms, roundworms and other worm infections, and how to take it. NHS medicines information on mebendazole – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

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    A doctor or pharmacist will tell you how much mebendazole to take, depending on the type of worms you have. If you have threadworms (also called pinworms) you'll usually take a single dose. If you live with anyone else, they will need to be treated at the same time because threadworms can spread easily. A doctor or pharmacist may suggest you repeat...

    Chew the tablet or swallow it whole with a drink of water, juice or milk. You can take it with or without food. If you're taking the liquid, it comes with a plastic spoon to measure the dose. If you do not have a spoon, ask your pharmacist for one. Do not use a kitchen teaspoon as it will not measure the right amount.

    If you're taking mebendazole 2 times a day and you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, if it's within 4 hours of when the dose was due. If you remember more than 4 hours after your dose was due, skip the missed dose and just take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take 2 doses to make up for a forgotten one.

    Taking an extra dose of mebendazole is unlikely to harm you. However, you may get side effects such as: 1. stomach cramps 2. feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) 3. diarrhoea If you need to go to A&E, take the mebendazole packet or leaflet inside it and any remaining medicine with you.

  2. How does mebendazole work? How long does it take to work? Is it safe to take repeat doses if worms keep coming back? Will it affect my contraception? Can I drive or ride a bike? Can I drink alcohol while taking mebendazole? Is there any food or drink I need to avoid? Are there any lifestyle changes that can help with threadworms? Common questions.

  3. Mebendazole. Threadworm: Mebendazole. Last revised in February 2023. Dose. In adults, 100 mg for 1 dose, if reinfection occurs, a second dose may be needed after 2 weeks. In children, aged 6 months to 17 years, 100 mg for 1 dose, if reinfection occurs, a second dose may be needed after 2 weeks. [CDC, 2020; ABPI, 2021; BNF, 2023; EMC, 2024]

  4. Treatment of choice in patients aged over two years is with mebendazole. Other possible drugs include pyrantel pamoate, or albendazole (1). any of these drugs are given in one dose initially, and then another single dose of the same drug two weeks later.

  5. • Treat with a single dose of mebendazole (unless contraindicated) — the dose may need to be repeated after 14 days if infection persists. • Threadworms are self-limiting if the patient can avoid re-infection for 6 weeks. • Advise rigorous hygiene measures for 2 weeks if treated with mebendazole or 6 weeks if using hygiene measures alone:

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  7. www.nhsinform.scot › illnesses-and-conditionsThreadworms - NHS inform

    For most people, treatment will involve taking a single dose of a medication called mebendazole to kill the worms. If necessary, another dose can be taken after 2 weeks. During treatment and for a few weeks afterwards, it’s also important to follow strict hygiene measures to avoid spreading the threadworm eggs.

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