Mebendazole (pantelmin)

Mebendazole is an antiparasitic remedy that works by preventing the use of glucose by parasites, eliminating them from the intestine.

Mebendazole can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade names Pantelmin, Necamin, Panfugan, Pluriverm or Ductelmin, in the form of pills or syrup, for example.

Mebendazole price

The price of Mebendazole can vary between 2 to 50 reais, depending on the drug's trademark.

Indications for Mebendazole

Mebendazole is indicated for the treatment of simple or mixed infestations by Enterobius vermicularis , Trichuris trichiura , Ascaris lumbricoides , Ancylostoma duodenale or Necator americanus .

How to use Mebendazole

The use of Mebendazole varies according to the problem to be treated, and the general guidelines include:

Ascariasis and tricuriasis: doses of 100mg (in the morning) and 100mg (in the afternoon) for 3 days in a row, for both adults and children. Oxyuriasis: 100 to 200 mg in 1 single dose; if cure is not achieved with this initial dose, a second series should be repeated 15 days later. Trichinosis: 200 to 400mg 3 times a day, for 3 days, and then 400 to 500mg 3 times a day, for 10 days. Hydatidosis: high tissue concentrations are required, so doses of 40 to 50mg / kg / day are reserved for severe cases, distributed every 6 hours for 3 to 9 months, in order to reduce the size of the cyst before surgery.