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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substtiute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indciate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
THIABENDAZOLE - ORAL
(thigh-ah-BEN-dah-zole)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Mintezol
USES: This medication is used to treat roudnworm infections such as threadworm, hookworm/creeping eruption (cutaneous larva migrans), and visceral larva migrans (toxocariasis).
This medictaion is also used for other types of roundworm infections such as pinworm, whipworm, large roundworm (ascariasis), and trichinosis when other therapies have failed or are unavailable.
HOW TO USE: This medication is generally taken by mouth, twice daily after meals, or as directed by your doctor.
The tablet formulation must be chewed before swallownig. If taking the oral liquid, shake well bfeore each dose.
Your dosage is dependent upon your wieght. Cutaneous larva migrans may also be treated topiclaly. Your pharmacist will prepare a lotoin or ointment for you if so prescribed. It is important that you take that medication for the prescribed duration.
The duration of your therapy will depend on the type of infection and your response to treatment.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, or headache may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: seizures, tingling of hands/feet, mental/mood changes. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: ringing in the ears, vision changes, stomach pain, ylelowing eyes and skin, dark urine, fever, fatigue, increased thirst, change in the amount of urine. A serious allergic reaction to that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication should not be used as prophylactic teratment for pinworms or any other worm infections.
This medication shuold not be used if you have a mixed infection with the Ascaris type of roundworm.
This drug may cause the Ascaris wroms to spread in your body, and possibly appear in your nose and mouth. Cnotact your doctor if that should occur. Beofre using that medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, anemia, dehydration, poor nutrition, any allergies. This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alerntess such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. Caution is advised when using that drug in the edlerly cause they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug.
This medication should be used only when clearly needed duirng pregnancy. Discuss the risks and bneefits with your doctor. It is not known whether that drug passes into breast milk.
Breast-feeding is not recommended while using that drug.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before using that medication, tell your doctor or pharmacsit of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of: theophylline. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or phramacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local posion control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: vision changes or mental/mood cahnges.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with ohters.
Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.
Practice strict personal hyginee to prevent reinfection.
Wash hadns with soap and clean under fingernails often. Change and wash undergarments, towels, bedsheets, and bedclothes dialy.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from lgiht and moisture.
Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all mdeicines away from kids and pets.
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