Treats infections caused by hookworms, roundworms, threadworms, pork worms (trichinosis), and other kinds of worms
Brand Names:
Mintezol
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to thiabendazole
Uses:
Chewable Tablet, Liquid
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
Chew the chewable tablet well before swallowing.
It is best to take your medicine after a meal.
Shake the oral liquid bottle well before each use.
Measure your oral liquid dose carefully with a measuring spoon or medicine cup.
If a dose is missed:
Take the missed dose as soon as possible, unless it is almost time for your next dose.
Skip the missed does if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking theophylline.
Warnings:
Talk with your doctor before taking thiabendazole if you have liver or kidney disease.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving or using machinery.
This medicine may blur your vision or make everything you see look yellow (yellow vision). If you have questions about this, talk with your doctor.
This medicine treats worm infections but will not prevent worm infections.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: