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MEBEX SUSPENSION is a medicine used to treat parasitic worm infections such as pinworm, whipworm, roundworm, hookworm, and others. It contains Mebendazole, which works by killing the parasitic worms and treating the infection. Common side effects may include stomach pain, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, gas, and an upset stomach. Before using this medication, inform your doctor if your child is allergic to any of its ingredients, and provide details about any medications you are giving to your child or their pre-existing health conditions.

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More about the Product

Composition :

MEBENDAZOLE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About MEBEX SUSPENSION

MEBEX SUSPENSION is a liquid medicine used to treat common worm infections in the digestive tract. It is specifically formulated to target and eliminate parasites like threadworms, roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms. This liquid suspension is commonly prescribed for young children who may have difficulty swallowing solid pills.

This medicine is usually taken as a single dose, but a second dose is sometimes required a few weeks later to prevent the infection from returning. It can be taken with or without food, making it easy to give to your child at any time of day. Along with taking this medicine, maintaining strict hand hygiene and washing bedding can help clear the infection completely.

While most children tolerate this medicine well, some may experience mild stomach pain, wind, or loose stools. If your child develops severe skin peeling, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties, you should seek emergency medical care immediately. Always watch your child closely after they take a new medication.

Talk to your doctor before giving this medicine if your child has pre-existing liver problems or other chronic health conditions. This medicine should not be given to children under the age of two unless a doctor has specifically instructed you to do so.

It can interact with certain medications, including other antibiotics or seizure treatments, which may alter how well the medicine works. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for an elderly patient who requires this medicine, consult a healthcare provider for proper guidance.

Uses of MEBEX SUSPENSION

Your doctor may prescribe MEBEX SUSPENSION to treat the following intestinal worm infections:

  • Threadworm (Pinworm) infection: Treats threadworms, which cause intense itching around the bottom, especially at night, by clearing the worms from the intestines.
  • Roundworm infection: Clears large roundworms from the gut to relieve abdominal discomfort and prevent nutritional issues.
  • Whipworm infection: Eliminates whipworms to help resolve diarrhoea and stomach pain.
  • Hookworm infection: Targets and removes hookworms, helping to prevent blood loss and anaemia associated with these parasites.

Key Benefits

Using MEBEX SUSPENSION as prescribed helps treat intestinal worm infections and improve your child's comfort. Here are the key benefits you can expect:

  • Provides rapid relief from worm infection symptoms: By eliminating intestinal worms, MEBEX SUSPENSION helps relieve itching, stomach pain, and other digestive symptoms, allowing your child to sleep, play, and carry out daily activities more comfortably.
  • Easy to administer: The oral suspension is easy to measure and swallow, making it convenient for children who have difficulty taking tablets.
  • Helps prevent the spread of infection: By clearing the worms from the intestines, MEBEX SUSPENSION helps reduce the risk of spreading the infection to other members of the household.
Side effects of Mebex Suspension 30ml
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.

Directions for Use

  • MEBEX SUSPENSION can be given with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage and duration of the medication.
  • Shake well before use. Administer the advised dose to the child using the measuring cup/measuring spoon/dropper.
  • Avoid using regular household spoons, as they may not measure the dose correctly.

How MEBEX SUSPENSION Works

MEBEX SUSPENSION contains mebendazole, an antiparasitic medicine that works by preventing intestinal worms from absorbing glucose, their main source of energy. Without enough glucose, the worms become weak, lose their ability to survive, and eventually die. The dead worms are then naturally passed out of your child's body through bowel movements over the following few days. MEBEX SUSPENSION acts mainly within the digestive tract, with only a small amount being absorbed into the bloodstream, which helps minimise side effects in the rest of the body.
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Alcohol

Not applicable

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Pregnancy

Not applicable

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

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Driving

Not applicable

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Liver

Unsafe

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if your child has a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if your child have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

MEBEX SUSPENSION can be given to children above 2 years if prescribed by the doctor.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Limited data is available. Please consult your doctor before giving MEBEX SUSPENSION to your child.

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Geriatrics

Not applicable

MEBEX SUSPENSION is for paediatric patients only.

What if I have taken an overdose of MEBEX SUSPENSION

If your child takes more than the recommended dose, they may experience stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea. Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical help immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash hands frequently: Ensure your child washes their hands thoroughly with warm water and soap, especially after using the toilet and before eating.
  • Keep fingernails short: Cut your child's fingernails short and clean under them regularly to prevent worm eggs from gathering under the nails.
  • Wash linens in hot water: Wash all bed linen, pajamas, and underwear in hot water on the day of treatment to destroy any lingering eggs.
  • Vacuum regularly: Vacuum bedrooms thoroughly to remove any microscopic worm eggs that may have settled in carpets or dust.
  • Shower in the morning: Have your child shower in the morning to wash away any eggs that may have been laid around their bottom during the night.

Health Queries

My child has a pinworm infection. What medicine should I give them?

G.santoshini Reddy

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

Pinworm infections are very common in children and easily treated. The most common over-the-counter medication is pyrantel pamoate. Prescription options include mebendazole or albendazole. Because pinworms spread easily within families, it is highly recommended to treat the entire household at the same time. These medications are typically given as a single dose and repeated two weeks later to prevent reinfection from newly hatched eggs. Please consult your paediatrician to confirm the correct dosage based on your child's weight and age before starting any treatment.

My doctor prescribed Mebex suspension for worms for my 1-year and 11-month-old son. Is it safe to give him this medicine before he turns two years old?

G.santoshini Reddy

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

While Mebex (mebendazole) is typically not recommended for children under two years of age due to limited safety data, it can be administered if specifically prescribed by your pediatrician. Your doctor has evaluated your son and determined that the benefits of treating the worm infection outweigh any potential risks. Please strictly follow the exact dosage prescribed by your doctor, as correct dosing is critical for children under two. Monitor your son for any side effects, such as mild stomach discomfort or diarrhea, and contact your pediatrician immediately if you notice any unusual symptoms.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for MEBEX SUSPENSION to start to work: MEBEX SUSPENSION starts to show its effects within 2-4 hours of administration. The time for which the effects of MEBEX SUSPENSION last: The duration of MEBEX SUSPENSION’s effect is clinically not established.

What if you forget to take MEBEX SUSPENSION

If you miss giving a dose, give it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and continue with the regular schedule. Do not give a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

• Store MEBEX SUSPENSION at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Keep the bottle tightly closed in its original packaging to protect it from light and moisture.

Drug Warnings

  • Shake well before each dose: Shake the bottle thoroughly before measuring each dose to ensure the medicine is evenly mixed.
  • Treat household members if advised: Worm infections spread easily. Your doctor may recommend treating all household members at the same time, even if they do not have symptoms.
  • Inspect before use: Always check the suspension before each dose. Do not use it if you notice discolouration, clumping, or any unusual changes in appearance.
  • Maintain good hygiene: Practise good hand hygiene, wash bedding and clothing regularly, and keep fingernails short for at least 14 days after treatment to help prevent reinfection.
  • Use only as directed in young children: Do not give MEBEX SUSPENSION to children under 2 years of age unless specifically prescribed by a healthcare professional.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Metronidazole: Taking this medicine together with metronidazole (an antibiotic) may increase the risk of severe, blistering skin reactions.
  • Cimetidine: Medicines used to treat stomach ulcers or acid reflux, such as cimetidine, can slow down how the liver processes MEBEX SUSPENSION, which may raise the level of medicine in the body.
  • Seizure medications: Certain medicines used to control epilepsy (like phenytoin or carbamazepine) may reduce the levels of MEBEX SUSPENSION in the body, potentially making it less effective.
MebendazolePrimidone
Severe
MebendazolePhenobarbital
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MebendazolePrimidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mebex Suspension 30ml:
Taking Mebex Suspension 30ml and primidone may reduce the blood levels of Mebex Suspension 30ml and make it less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mebex Suspension 30ml with Primidone together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you're taking multiple medications, your doctor can recommend other options that won't cause any problems when taken together. It's important to keep a close eye on your symptoms and contact your doctor right away if you notice any signs of infestation. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
MebendazolePhenobarbital
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mebex Suspension 30ml:
Taking Mebex Suspension 30ml and phenobarbital may reduce the blood levels of Mebex Suspension 30ml and make it less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Mebex Suspension 30ml and Phenobarbital together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
MebendazolePhenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mebex Suspension 30ml:
Phenytoin may decrease the blood levels of Mebex Suspension 30ml, which may make Mebex Suspension 30ml less effective in treating your condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking phenytoin and Mebex Suspension 30ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MebendazoleFosphenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mebex Suspension 30ml:
When Mebex Suspension 30ml is taken with Fosphenytoin, the amount of Mebex Suspension 30ml in the blood may decrease.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Mebex Suspension 30ml and Fosphenytoin together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor know right away. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to a doctor.
MebendazoleRitonavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mebex Suspension 30ml:
Taking Mebex Suspension 30ml and meclizine may reduce the blood levels of Mebex Suspension 30ml and make it less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Mebex Suspension 30ml and Ritonavir, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
MebendazoleCarbamazepine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mebex Suspension 30ml:
Taking carbamazepine with Mebex Suspension 30ml may possibly reduce the blood levels and effects of Mebex Suspension 30ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking carbamazepine and Mebex Suspension 30ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. It is good to inform your doctor if you use any other medications.
MebendazoleMetronidazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mebex Suspension 30ml:
Coadministration of metronidazole with Mebex Suspension 30ml may increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between metronidazole and Mebex Suspension 30ml, they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms like fever, body ache, painful red rash, cough, peeling of the skin, or Drooling, contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No clinically significant drug interactions are known with MEBEX SUSPENSION when used as directed. 

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

MEBEX SUSPENSION is used to treat parasite worm infections like pinworm, whipworm, roundworm, hookworm, and other parasites.
MEBEX SUSPENSION disrupts the parasite’s metabolism and depletes its energy, causing it to become immobilized. This helps MEBEX SUSPENSION kill the susceptible helminths and treat the infection.
It’s important for your child to have their blood checked regularly at the start of treatment with MEBEX SUSPENSION and every two weeks after that. Treatment with MEBEX SUSPENSION should be discontinued if a significant decrease in blood cell count is observed.
MEBEX SUSPENSION might increase the chances of getting an infection in your child. Therefore, maintain proper hygiene and try to keep your child away from people with infections, flu or colds.
Do not stop giving MEBEX SUSPENSION to your child without consulting a doctor first. To help your child get better, continue the medicine for as long as the doctor advises. If your child feels unwell or has any trouble while taking MEBEX SUSPENSION, make sure to tell the doctor.
If you miss a dose of MEBEX SUSPENSION for your child, give it as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for the next dose, just skip the missed one and give the next dose on time. Do not give two doses at once.
Signs of a worm infection in children include symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea, unexplained weight loss, itching around the anus, and visible worms in the stools. If you notice any of these signs in your child, please consult your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
Your child can become infected with intestinal worms by ingesting contaminated food or water, coming into contact with soil or surfaces contaminated with worm eggs, or through poor hygiene practices, such as not washing hands after using the toilet.
Deworming is the process of eliminating intestinal worms or parasites from the body, usually through the use of antiparasitic medications like MEBEX SUSPENSION.
Yes, other medicines can generally be given at the same time as MEBEX SUSPENSION if advised by the doctor. However, it is important to consult your doctor before giving it to your child to avoid potential interactions. Please inform your doctor if your child is taking antacids (such as cimetidine), a drug used to treat epilepsy (such as carbamazepine), antibiotics (such as metronidazole), or antivirals (such as ritonavir).
Give MEBEX SUSPENSION exactly as prescribed by your doctor. MEBEX SUSPENSION can be given once or twice daily as advised by the doctor based on the type of worm infection being treated.
You should not give MEBEX SUSPENSION if your child is allergic to any of its ingredients. Also, avoid giving MEBEX SUSPENSION if your child has liver or intestinal problems. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns while giving MEBEX SUSPENSION to your child.
MEBEX SUSPENSION is generally considered safe for children over 2 years old when used as directed by your doctor. However, MEBEX SUSPENSION should not be used in children under 1 year old for the treatment of gastrointestinal infestations, as it may increase the risk of convulsions.
MEBEX SUSPENSION usually starts working immediately after ingestion. However, it may take several days to completely kill all the worms. Be sure to complete the full course of treatment, as stopping the medication early could result in recurring infections.
MEBEX SUSPENSION is generally used to treat existing parasitic worm infections rather than preventing them. Please talk to your doctor about other ways to prevent reinfection and stop the infection from spreading to others.
The common side effects of MEBEX SUSPENSION include stomach pain, discomfort or swelling, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, gas, and nausea. If your child experiences these side effects persistently, please inform your doctor.
Yes, worm infections are contagious. Household members can be infected by touching things/areas that may be contaminated, like bedding, towels, or toys. Practicing good hygiene, such as washing hands often and cleaning regularly, can help prevent the infection from spreading.
Yes, MEBEX SUSPENSION can be taken with food. However, it is important to wash your hands and fingernails thoroughly before eating to prevent the spread or recurrence of infection. Always follow the instructions provided by your doctor.
Yes, your child can usually return to school or daycare after taking the treatment. However, it is vital to emphasise strict hand hygiene to prevent spreading any remaining eggs to classmates. Talk to your doctor if you need specific guidance for your child's school.
Yes, because worm infections (especially threadworms) spread very easily through shared surfaces and physical contact, doctors often advise treating everyone in the home at the same time. Talk to your doctor to see if this is recommended for your household.
If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking the liquid, the medicine may not have been fully absorbed. Do not give another dose immediately; instead, talk to your doctor or pharmacist to get advice on the next steps.
No, this medicine only kills adult worms; it does not destroy their eggs. This is why maintaining excellent hygiene is crucial to stop surviving eggs from hatching and causing a new infection. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about whether a second dose is needed to kill newly hatched worms.
You will know the treatment is working when symptoms like nighttime itching, restlessness, and stomach upset begin to disappear over a few days. You may occasionally see dead worms in your child's stool, but it is normal if you do not see them. Talk to your doctor if you still see signs of live worms after one week.

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India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
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