₨ 16.00
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PAREX 500mg Tablet 1s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Mebendazole:500mg
- Manufactured by : Innvotek Pharmaceuticals
- Drug Strength : 500mg
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Pack Size : 1s
- Product SKU : dis_6674
Mebendazole:500mg | Intestinal anthelmintics
Alternate brands of PAREX 500mg Tablet 1s
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|---|---|---|
| SPHINX 500mg Tablet 1s | ₨ 17.00 | You will pay -1 more |
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| WORMIZOLE FORTE 500mg Tablet 1x1s | ₨ 15.00 | You can save 1 |
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Manufactured / Marketed By : Innvotek Product Form : TabletPack Size : 1sIngredients : Mebendazole:500mgGeneric Category : Intestinal anthelmintics
How it works
PAREX 500mg Tablet 1s is in a class of medications called anthelmintics. It works by killing the worms.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for PAREX 500mg Tablet 1s
- Diarrhea
- Stomach discomfort and pain rare
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Difficulty in breathing severe
- Fever with chills
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Peeling and blistering of skin severe
- Hair loss or thinning of the hair rare
- Swelling of eyelids, face, lips, tongue severe
- Decrease in blood cell count
- Sore throat and hoarseness rare
- Joint or muscle pain
- Weight loss
Uses of PAREX 500mg Tablet 1s
What is it prescribed for?
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Whipworm infection
This medicine is used for the treatment of Whipworm infection caused by Trichuris trichiura strain.
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Hookworm infection
This medicine is used for the treatment of Hookworm infection caused by Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale strains.
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Pinworm infection
This medicine is used for the treatment of pinworm infection caused by Enterobius vermicularis strain.
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Roundworm infection
This medicine is used for the treatment of roundworm infection caused by Ascaris lumbricoides strain.
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Other parasitic infections
This medicine is also used for other infections caused due to helminths. Infections treated may include Giardiasis, Filariasis, Toxocariasis, Hydatid disease etc.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
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Duration of Effect
The time duration for which this medicine remains effective in the body is not clinically established.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended if you are allergic to PAREX 500mg Tablet 1s or any other medicine belonging to the parent group namely, Benzimidazoles.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
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Liver function
This medicine may alter liver functionality by increasing the enzyme content. Though the effect is reversible, close monitoring of enzyme levels is necessary especially if you have a liver condition.
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Blood cells count
This medicine may alter the blood cell count on prolonged usage. Report any side effects like persistent fever with chills and sore throat to the doctor on priority.
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Prevention of infection
Use of this medicine to treat an infection should be complemented by hygiene measures like cleaning the house and personal belongings, washing hands before and after eating, etc. This will ensure that the infection is not repeated or spread to other people.
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Drug resistance
It is recommended to take this medicine for the entire prescribed duration even when the symptoms improve or resolve. Failure to do so would result in drug resistance and treatment of subsequent infections with the same medicine would become very difficult.
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Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age unless prescribed by your doctor since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped. Contact your doctor if you miss more than one scheduled dose of this medicine.
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Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Carbamazepine
- Metronidazole moderate
- Cimetidine
- Fosphenytoin
- Phenytoin
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moderate
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
General Instructions
Take this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. This medicine can be taken with or without food. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Take the medicine for the entire prescribed duration. Ensure that proper hygiene measures are adopted to prevent the recurrence and spread of the infection.
Other details
- Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- May cause sleepiness
References
- medlineplus.gov - Mebendazole [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682315.html [cited 23/7/2020]. 2020
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