Emverm
Generic name:mebendazole [ me-BEN-da-zole ]
Drug class:Anthelmintics
What is Emverm?
Emverm is an anthelmintic (an-thel-MIN-tik) or anti-worm medication. It prevents newly hatched insect larvae (worms) from growing or multiplying in your body.
Emverm is used to treat infections caused by worms such as whipworm, pinworm, roundworm, and hookworm. It is also used to treat infections caused by more than one of these worms at the same time.
Emverm may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Emverm if you are allergic to it, or if you also take metronidazole (Flagyl).
Before you use Emverm, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies.
It is not known whether Emverm will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Mebendazole can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Emverm is not approved for use by anyone younger than 2 years old.
How should I take Emverm?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
A Emverm tablet may be swallowed, chewed, or crushed and mixed with food.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Emverm will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
You may need to take this medicine for 1 to 3 days, depending on the condition you are treating. However, it could take as long as 3 weeks before the infection is completely cleared.
Wash your hands and fingernails often, especially before you eat or after using the bathroom.
If the infection does not clear up within 3 weeks, you may need a second treatment.
To prevent reinfection, follow your doctor's instructions about disinfecting your home and carefully washing all clothing, linens, and towels. Your family members or other people in your household may also need to be treated with Emverm or other medic...
