Panamox Chewable Tablet 120’s pack

Mebendazole is indicated for the treatment of pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis), round worm (Ascaris lumbricoides), hookworm (Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus), whip worm (Trichuris trichiura), tape worm (Taenia solium and taenia saginata) and threadworm (Strongyloides stercoralis) in single or mixed infections

Anthelmintic

Mebendazole is a synthetic derivative of benzimidazole with a potent anthelmintic activity against the most common nematodes and some cestodes. It is highly effective against ascariasis, enterobiasis, trichuriasis and hookworm infections. It is equally effective in single or in mixed infections. The effect of the drug is due to its ability to inhibit glucose uptake irreversibly but it does not affect blood glucose concentration in the host, even in high doses. Mebendazole does not necessitate any dosage calculation since the same dosage is used for children and adults. It can be taken at any time and no special procedures such as purging, use of laxatives and/or dietary changes are required. Parasite immobilization and death occur slowly and clearance from the gastro-intestinal tract may not be completed up to 3 days after administration.

Mebendazole 100 mg tablet and suspension: This have the same dosage schedule applies to adults & children.

Enterobiasis: A single tablet or 1 teaspoonful of the suspension.

Ascariasis, Ancylostomiasis, Trichuriasis: 2 tablets, one in the morning, the other in the afternoon for 3 consecutive days or 1 teaspoonful in the morning & 1 teaspoonful in the afternoon for 3 consecutive days

Taeniasis & strongyloidiasis:

• Adults: 2 tablets twice daily for 3 consecutive days.
• Children: 1 tablet twice daily or 1 teaspoonful twice daily for 3 consecutive days.

Mebendazole 500 mg tablet: One Mebendazole 500 mg tablet in a single intake regardless of body weight, for all nematode and some cestode infestations. The same dosage applies to adults and children age two years and above.

May be taken with or without food.

Concomitant treatment with cimetidine may inhibit the metabolism of mebendazole in the liver, resulting in increased plasma concentrations of the drug especially during prolonged treatment.

Mebendazole is contraindicated in pregnancy and in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to the product or any of its components.

Mebendazole is well tolerated by adults and children. It has virtually no side effects. Transient abdominal pain and diarrhoea have been reported only rarely, in case of massive infestation and expulsion of worms.

Mebendazole should not be administered during pregnancy and in women thought to be pregnant. It is not known whether mebendazole or its metabolites are secreted in human breast milk. Thus Mebendazole should not be used during lactation unless the potential benefits are considered to outweigh the potential risk associated with treatment.

Hepatic impairment. Children. Pregnancy and lactation.

Symptoms: Alopecia, reversible liver function disturbances, hepatitis, agranulocytosis, neutropenia, glomerulonephritis, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Management: Within the 1st hr after ingestion, gastric lavage may be performed. Activated charcoal may be given if considered appropriate.

Store between 20-25° C.