Product Description

Common use

It is used in treatment of infections caused by pinworm, whipworm, hookworm and roundworm. Its active component medendazole prevent worms from growing or multiplying in your body.



Dosage and directions

Take Vermox exactly as itwas prescribed to you by your doctor with a full glass of water.



Precautions

Follow all instructions of your doctor about treament, washing of linens, clothing, and towels as pinworm infections are easily spread from one person to another.



Contraindications

Discuss with your doctor all conditions that you may have before starting to take Vermax. It's not recommended to take the medicine if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It's not know whether Vermax passes into breast milk. Do not take it without doctor's approbation if you are breastfeeding. Children younger than 2 years old should not take mebendazole.



Possible side effect

If you experience such allergic reactions as hives, swelling of your lips, tongue, closing of your throat, shortness of breath, seek medical attention immediately.

Also less serious side effects may occur such as abdominal pain, diarrhea o fever. If you experience them continue take Vermax and tell you doctor about them.



Drug interaction

The effects of Vermax may be descreased by medicines for seizures such as ethotoin (Peganone), phenytoin (Dilantin), mephenytoin (Mesantoin), and carbamazepine (Tegretol).

Disscuss with your doctor before taking any prescribed or over-the counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.



Missed dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.



Overdose

Symptoms of a Vermax overdose are vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain. Seek medical attention immediately if overdose is suspected.



Storage

Store at room temperature below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.



Disclaimer

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