<p class="" data-start="126" data-end="412">Mebendazole is an effective anthelmintic (anti-worm) medication commonly used to treat a range of parasitic worm infections in humans. Its primary function is to eliminate intestinal parasites by preventing them from absorbing essential nutrients, effectively starving and killing them.

<p class="" data-start="414" data-end="794">The most common condition treated with mebendazole is threadworm infection (also known as pinworm infection). Threadworms are tiny parasitic worms that infect the intestines and are especially common in children. Symptoms often include anal itching, disturbed sleep, and irritability. Mebendazole works efficiently to clear these infections, usually with a single 100 mg dose.

<p class="" data-start="796" data-end="893">In addition to threadworms, mebendazole is also used to treat other parasitic infections such as:

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<p class="" data-start="897" data-end="923"><strong data-start="897" data-end="921">Roundworms (Ascaris)

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<p class="" data-start="926" data-end="967"><strong data-start="926" data-end="965">Hookworms (Ancylostoma and Necator)

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<p class="" data-start="970" data-end="1005"><strong data-start="970" data-end="1005">Whipworms (Trichuris trichiura)

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<p class="" data-start="1007" data-end="1244">These parasites can cause more serious symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue if left untreated. Mebendazole helps destroy the worms in the digestive tract so the body can eliminate them through bowel movements.

<p class="" data-start="1246" data-end="1549">The medication is available in chewable tablet and liquid form, making it suitable for both adults and children over 2 years of age. It&rsquo;s important to note that while Mebendazole for Humans kills live worms, it does not destroy eggs&mdash;so good hygiene and sometimes repeat dosing are essential to prevent reinfection.



<p class="" data-start="1551" data-end="1724">Mebendazole is widely trusted and recommended by healthcare providers due to its proven safety, ease of use, and effectiveness in treating common intestinal worm infections.