Uses of Mebendazole

Mebendazole is used to treat threadworms (also called as pinworms) and other common worm infections of the gut (Ex. whipworm, roundworm, hookworm). 

Therapeutic Category

Mebendazole: Anthelmintics   

How Mebendazole works

Mebendazole interferes with cell formation in the worm and causes structural damage in its intestine. As a result, its glucose uptake and the digestive and reproductive functions are disturbed, leading to immobilization, inhibition of egg production and death of the worm. 

Common side effects of Mebendazole

• Stomach pain