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About MEBEX TABLET 6'S

 MEBEX TABLET 6'S belongs to a group of antiparasitic drugs called 'anthelmintic' used to treat parasite worm infections like pinworm, whipworm, roundworm, hookworm, and other parasites. Parasitic worms are also called intestinal worms or helminths. They live in and feed on the hosts leading to weakness and diseases. Common types of intestinal worms are roundworms and flatworms such as tapeworms and flukes.

MEBEX TABLET 6'S contains ‘Mebendazole’, which works by inhibiting tubulin polymerization. This causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, which leads to its immobilization. Thereby, MEBEX TABLET 6'S kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.

Take MEBEX TABLET 6'S as prescribed. You are advised to take MEBEX TABLET 6'S for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. You may experience certain common side-effects such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea, not being hungry, gas, and upset stomach. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

MEBEX TABLET 6'S might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or cold. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking MEBEX TABLET 6'S. Do not take MEBEX TABLET 6'S if you have any allergies, liver problems, and intestinal problems. Inform your doctor before taking MEBEX TABLET 6'S if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as it may cause fetal harm. If you are a breastfeeding mother, immediately contact your doctor because MEBEX TABLET 6'S passes into breast milk.

Uses of MEBEX TABLET 6'S

Parasitic worm infections.

Medicinal Benefits

MEBEX TABLET 6'S belongs to a group of anthelmintic medicines used to treat worm infections such as pinworm, whipworm, roundworm, hookworm, and other parasites. MEBEX TABLET 6'S contains ‘Mebendazole’, which works by inhibiting tubulin polymerization. This causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, which leads to its immobilization. Thereby, MEBEX TABLET 6'S kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection. 

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Liquid/Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of MEBEX TABLET 6'S

  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Not hungry
  • Gas
  • Upset stomach

Drug Warnings

MEBEX TABLET 6'S might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu, or cold. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking MEBEX TABLET 6'S. Do not take MEBEX TABLET 6'S if you have any allergies, liver problems, and intestinal problems. Inform your doctor before taking MEBEX TABLET 6'S if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as it may cause fetal harm. If you are a breastfeeding mother, immediately contact your doctor because MEBEX TABLET 6'S passes into breast milk. MEBEX TABLET 6'S can be given to children above 2 years if prescribed by the doctor.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: MEBEX TABLET 6'S may have interaction with antacid (cimetidine), a drug used to treat epilepsy (carbamazepine), antibiotics (metronidazole), and antivirals (ritonavir).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: MEBEX TABLET 6'S may have interactions with liver disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CIMETIDINE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • METRONIDAZOLE
  • RITONAVIR

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regularly wash your hands with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and while eating.
  • Avoid eating raw fish and meat.
  • Thoroughly cook meat before eating.
  • Wash all fruits and vegetables properly before consuming them.
  • Wash or reheat food that has been around for a long time.
  • Avoid contact with soil that may be contaminated with faeces.
  • Avoid foods that have been kept open in the markets as they can be contaminated.
  • Drink boiled and purified water.

Special Advise

  • Regular monitoring of blood cell count and liver function is advised during treatment with MEBEX TABLET 6'S.
  • MEBEX TABLET 6'S might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu, or cold.
  • Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking MEBEX TABLET 6'S.
  • MEBEX TABLET 6'S will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
  • MEBEX TABLET 6'S can increase the risk of bleeding and infection, so frequent medical tests are required.
  • While taking MEBEX TABLET 6'S close monitoring of liver function is required for every 2 weeks.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Parasitic worm infections: Parasitic worms are also called intestinal worms or helminths. They live in and feed on the hosts leading to weakness and diseases. Common types of intestinal worms are roundworms and flatworms such as tapeworms and flukes. Worm infections could occur due to consumption of contaminated water, food or soil, contact with contaminated faeces, poor sanitization, and poor hygiene. Symptoms of worm infections include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, gas, bloating, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and dysentery (bloody stools).

About MEBEX TABLET 6'S

 MEBEX TABLET 6'S belongs to a group of antiparasitic drugs called 'anthelmintic' used to treat parasite worm infections like pinworm, whipworm, roundworm, hookworm, and other parasites. Parasitic worms are also called intestinal worms or helminths. They live in and feed on the hosts leading to weakness and diseases. Common types of intestinal worms are roundworms and flatworms such as tapeworms and flukes.

MEBEX TABLET 6'S contains ‘Mebendazole’, which works by inhibiting tubulin polymerization. This causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, which leads to its immobilization. Thereby, MEBEX TABLET 6'S kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.

Take MEBEX TABLET 6'S as prescribed. You are advised to take MEBEX TABLET 6'S for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. You may experience certain common side-effects such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea, not being hungry, gas, and upset stomach. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

MEBEX TABLET 6'S might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or cold. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking MEBEX TABLET 6'S. Do not take MEBEX TABLET 6'S if you have any allergies, liver problems, and intestinal problems. Inform your doctor before taking MEBEX TABLET 6'S if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as it may cause fetal harm. If you are a breastfeeding mother, immediately contact your doctor because MEBEX TABLET 6'S passes into breast milk.

Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

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Non returnable*
COD available

Online payment accepted

Manufacturer/Marketer

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of MEBEX TABLET 6'S

Parasitic worm infections.

Medicinal Benefits

MEBEX TABLET 6'S belongs to a group of anthelmintic medicines used to treat worm infections such as pinworm, whipworm, roundworm, hookworm, and other parasites. MEBEX TABLET 6'S contains ‘Mebendazole’, which works by inhibiting tubulin polymerization. This causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, which leads to its immobilization. Thereby, MEBEX TABLET 6'S kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection. 

Side Effects of MEBEX TABLET 6'S

  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Not hungry
  • Gas
  • Upset stomach

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Liquid/Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

MEBEX TABLET 6'S might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu, or cold. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking MEBEX TABLET 6'S. Do not take MEBEX TABLET 6'S if you have any allergies, liver problems, and intestinal problems. Inform your doctor before taking MEBEX TABLET 6'S if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as it may cause fetal harm. If you are a breastfeeding mother, immediately contact your doctor because MEBEX TABLET 6'S passes into breast milk. MEBEX TABLET 6'S can be given to children above 2 years if prescribed by the doctor.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIHELMINTICS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CIMETIDINE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • METRONIDAZOLE
  • RITONAVIR

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regularly wash your hands with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and while eating.
  • Avoid eating raw fish and meat.
  • Thoroughly cook meat before eating.
  • Wash all fruits and vegetables properly before consuming them.
  • Wash or reheat food that has been around for a long time.
  • Avoid contact with soil that may be contaminated with faeces.
  • Avoid foods that have been kept open in the markets as they can be contaminated.
  • Drink boiled and purified water.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Regular monitoring of blood cell count and liver function is advised during treatment with MEBEX TABLET 6'S.
  • MEBEX TABLET 6'S might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu, or cold.
  • Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking MEBEX TABLET 6'S.
  • MEBEX TABLET 6'S will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
  • MEBEX TABLET 6'S can increase the risk of bleeding and infection, so frequent medical tests are required.
  • While taking MEBEX TABLET 6'S close monitoring of liver function is required for every 2 weeks.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Parasitic worm infections: Parasitic worms are also called intestinal worms or helminths. They live in and feed on the hosts leading to weakness and diseases. Common types of intestinal worms are roundworms and flatworms such as tapeworms and flukes. Worm infections could occur due to consumption of contaminated water, food or soil, contact with contaminated faeces, poor sanitization, and poor hygiene. Symptoms of worm infections include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, gas, bloating, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and dysentery (bloody stools).

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