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Mebendazole

Generic Name
Mebendazole
Brand Names
Emverm, Vermox
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C16H13N3O3
CAS Number
31431-39-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
81G6I5V05I

Overview

A benzimidazole that acts by interfering with carbohydrate metabolism and inhibiting polymerization of microtubules. [PubChem]

Background

A benzimidazole that acts by interfering with carbohydrate metabolism and inhibiting polymerization of microtubules. [PubChem]

Indication

For the treatment of Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm), Trichuris trichiura (whipworm), Ascaris lumbricoides (common roundworm), Ancylostoma duodenale (common hookworm), Necator americanus (American hookworm) in single or mixed infections.

Associated Conditions

  • Ancylostoma caninum infection
  • Ancylostoma duodenale infection
  • Ascaris lumbricoides infection
  • Capillariasis
  • Enterobius vermicularis infection
  • Filariasis
  • Giardiasis
  • Necatoriasis due to necator americanus
  • Strongyloides Stercoralis Infection
  • Taenia solium infection
  • Toxocariasis
  • Whipworm infection

FDA Approved Products

VERMOX
Manufacturer:Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Route:ORAL
Strength:500 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2021/09/30
NDC:50458-675
MEBENDAZOLE
Manufacturer:Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Route:ORAL
Strength:100 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2011/03/30
NDC:54868-3732
Mebendazole
Manufacturer:DARMERICA, LLC
Route:NOT APPLICABLE
Strength:1 kg in 1 kg
Approved: 2025/04/22
NDC:71052-169
Emverm
Manufacturer:Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
Route:ORAL
Strength:100 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2023/12/16
NDC:64896-669

Singapore Approved Products

No Singapore products found for this drug

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