Mebentel 500mg Tablet
Mebentel 500mg Tablet is an anti-worm medicine containing Mebendazole 500mg. It belongs to a class of medicines called anthelmintics, which are used to treat infections caused by intestinal worms. Mebendazole is commonly used for worm infections such as pinworm, roundworm, hookworm, and whipworm.
Mebentel 500mg Tablet works by stopping worms from absorbing glucose. Without glucose, the worms lose energy and die, helping the body remove them naturally through stool.
Product Information
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Mebentel 500mg Tablet |
| Generic Name | Mebendazole |
| Strength | 500mg |
| Dosage Form | Tablet |
| Therapeutic Class | Anthelmintic / Anti-Worm Medicine |
| Drug Class | Benzimidazole Anthelmintic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Common Use | Intestinal worm infections |
| Prescription Required | Yes / As per local regulation |
| Used Under | Doctor supervision |
Uses of Mebentel 500mg Tablet
Mebentel 500mg Tablet may be prescribed for:
- Pinworm infection
- Roundworm infection
- Hookworm infection
- Whipworm infection
- Mixed intestinal worm infections
- Deworming treatment under medical advice
- Parasitic intestinal infections caused by susceptible worms
Mebendazole is used to treat worm infections and does not treat colds, flu, bacterial infections, or viral infections.
How Mebentel 500mg Tablet Works
Mebentel contains Mebendazole, which interferes with the worm’s ability to absorb sugar. This causes loss of energy in the parasite, leading to its death. The dead worms are then passed out of the body through stool.
Dosage and Administration
Mebentel 500mg Tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The dose may depend on the type of worm infection, age, body weight, and medical condition.
General instructions:
- Take the tablet with water.
- It may be taken with or without food as advised.
- Chewable forms should be chewed properly if applicable.
- Do not take more than the prescribed dose.
- A repeat dose may be advised in some infections.
- Family members may also need treatment in some worm infections, especially pinworm, as advised by a doctor.
- Hygiene measures are important to prevent reinfection.
For some intestinal worm infections, medical references list 500mg as a single dose option, but the final dose and repeat treatment must be decided by a healthcare professional.
Common Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Gas or bloating
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Rash
Mebendazole is generally well tolerated, but stomach-related side effects such as abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, and bloating may occur.
Serious Safety Information
Seek medical help if you notice:
- Severe allergic reaction
- Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Breathing difficulty
- Severe rash
- Seizure
- Yellowing of skin or eyes
- Severe abdominal pain
- Persistent vomiting
- Unusual weakness
Serious allergic reactions are rare but possible with mebendazole.
Precautions Before Use
Before taking Mebentel 500mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have:
- Liver disease
- Allergy to Mebendazole
- Pregnancy or planning pregnancy
- Breastfeeding condition
- Child below 2 years of age
- Any long-term medical condition
- Current use of other medicines or supplements
Mebendazole should be used carefully in pregnancy and young children only after medical advice.
FAQ – Mebentel 500mg Tablet
1. What is Mebentel 500mg Tablet?
Mebentel 500mg Tablet is an anti-worm medicine containing Mebendazole 500mg.
2. What is the generic name of Mebentel 500mg Tablet?
The generic name is Mebendazole.
3. What is Mebentel 500mg Tablet used for?
It is used to treat intestinal worm infections such as pinworm, roundworm, hookworm, and whipworm.
4. Is Mebentel 500mg a deworming tablet?
Yes, Mebentel 500mg is a deworming or anti-worm tablet.
5. Is Mebentel 500mg an antibiotic?
No, Mebentel 500mg is not an antibiotic. It is an anthelmintic medicine used for worm infections.
6. How does Mebentel 500mg work?
It stops worms from absorbing glucose, causing them to lose energy and die.
7. Can Mebentel 500mg treat pinworm?
Yes, Mebendazole may be used for pinworm infection as advised by a doctor.
8. Can Mebentel 500mg treat roundworm?
Yes, it may be used for roundworm infection.
9. Can Mebentel 500mg treat hookworm?
Yes, it may be used for hookworm infection.
10. Can Mebentel 500mg treat whipworm?
Yes, it may be used for whipworm infection.
