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Medically reviewed by Militian Inessa Mesropovna, PharmD. Last updated on 26.06.2023
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Mebendazole
Enterobiasis, ascariasis, hookworm disease, strongyloidiasis, trichocephalus, trichinosis, teniasis the mixed invasions caused by pathogens of the helminths.
Inside. Adults and adolescents with infestation with pinworms-0.1 g once, with infection with other helminths-0.1 g in the morning and evening for 3 days. If signs of helminthiasis are detected after 3 weeks, the treatment is repeated.
Inside, with a little water. If necessary, the tablet can be chewed, crushed and mixed with food.
Adults and children over 3 years old
With enterobiosis - 100 mg once. In the case of a high probability of re-invasion, take it again after 2-4 weeks at the same dose. It is recommended to treat all family members simultaneously.
Ascariasis, trichocephalus, the hookworm, the teniasis, strongyloidiasis and mixed the helminthiasis - 100 mg, morning and evening for 3 days. If the symptoms of the disease persist, it is recommended to repeat the course of treatment after 3 weeks.
Adults and children over 14 years of age
With echinococcosis — in the first 3 days, 500 mg 2 times a day, in the next 3 days, the dose is increased to 500 mg 3 times a day, in the future, the dose is increased to 1000-1500 mg 3 times a day. Average duration of treatment for echinococcosis caused by Echinococcus granulosus, - 4-6 weeks caused by Echinococcus multilocularis - up to 2 years.
With trichinosis — on the 1st day, 200-300 mg 3 times a day,
on the 2nd day-200-300 mg 4 times a day,
from the 3rd to the 14th day-500 mg 3 times a day.
Hypersensitivity, breast-feeding.
Use Benda 500 as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- An extra patient leaflet is available with Benda 500. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
- Take Benda 500 by mouth with or without food.
- Chew thoroughly before swallowing. Benda 500 may also be crushed and mixed with food.
- Wear tight underwear both day and night while taking Benda 500.
- If you miss a dose of Benda 500, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Benda 500.
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.Use: Labeled Indications
Intestinal nematode infection: Treatment of patients ≥2 years of age with GI infections caused by Ancylostoma duodenale or Necator americanus (hookworms), Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworms), Enterobius vermicularis (pinworms), and Trichuris trichiura (whipworms).
Off Label Uses
Capillariasis
Data from case reports suggest that Benda 500 may be beneficial for the treatment of capillariasis.
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What other drugs will affect Benda 500?
CarBAMazepine: May decrease the serum concentration of Benda 500. Monitor therapy
Cimetidine: May increase the serum concentration of Benda 500. Monitor therapy
Fosphenytoin: May decrease the serum concentration of Benda 500. Monitor therapy
MetroNIDAZOLE (Systemic): Benda 500 may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of MetroNIDAZOLE (Systemic). Particularly the risk for Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis may be increased. Avoid combination
Phenytoin: May decrease the serum concentration of Benda 500. Monitor therapy
Ritonavir: May decrease the serum concentration of Benda 500. Monitor therapy
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, sometimes neutropenia, allergic reactions (skin rash, urticaria).