It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mebantrin. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mebantrin may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mebantrin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE
Mebantrin does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Mebantrin in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Mebantrin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mebantrin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Mebantrin 100mg Tablet
Introduction
Mebantrin is an antiparasitic medication. It is used in the treatment of worm infections. It works by killing the worms and this treats your infection.
Mebantrin should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken w ... Show more
Uses of Mebantrin
Worm infections
Side effects of Mebantrin
Common
Abdominal pain
How to use Mebantrin
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. Mebantrin may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Mebantrin works
Mebantrin affects the permeability of the cell membrane thereby killing the worms.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Mebantrin to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
It should be taken with food.
If you are unable to swallow the whole tablet, it may be crushed or chewed and swallowed with a full glass of water.
It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while ... Show more
Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further in ... Show more
May be taken with or without food. May be swallowed whole, chewed, or crushed and mixed with food
Adult Dose
Oral
Adults:
Enterobiasis :
A single tablet( 100 mg) or 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) of the suspension.
If cure is not achieved 3 wk after treatment, ... Show more
Child Dose
Oral
Enterobiasis
Child: >2
A single tablet( 100 mg) or 1 teaspoonful (5 ml) of the suspension.
If cure is not achieved 3 wk after treatment, a ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Infants and children <2 yr.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Hepatic impairment. Childn. Pregnancy and lactation. Monitoring Parameters Periodic assessment of haematologic, hepatic, and renal function; check for ... Show more
Side Effect
Transient diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, tinnitus, numbness, fever, alopecia, rash, pruritus, urticaria, angioedema, flushing, ... Show more
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