Fenbendazole
Information about Fenbendazole
Fenbendazole Uses
Fenbendazole is used in the treatment of worm infections, schistosoma infections, diarrhea, periodontitis, liver abscesses, intestinal amoebiasis, hepatic amoebiasis and filariasis.
How Fenbendazole works
Fenbendazole affects the permeability of the cell membrane thereby killing the worms.
Common side effects of Fenbendazole
Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Abdominal pain, Dizziness, Vertigo, Abnormal liver function tests, Fever, Hair loss
Available Medicine for Fenbendazole
Divizole FFlagship Biotech International
₹401 variant(s)
Expert advice for Fenbendazole
- You have been prescribed Fenbendazole to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
- It should be taken with food.
- Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole with a full glass of water.
- It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Fenbendazole.
- Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
- Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
- Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.