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💊 Mebendazole Oral Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (Pediatric Use)
(Broad-Spectrum Anthelmintic Suspension – Deworming Syrup)
🧪 Nature / Drug Class
🔹 Benzimidazole derivative
🔹 Oral anthelmintic (anti-worm medicine)
🩺 Purpose / Indications
✅ Indicated in children for treatment of:
- Enterobiasis (pinworm)
- Ascariasis (roundworm)
- Trichuriasis (whipworm)
- Hookworm infections
- Mixed intestinal helminthiasis
⚙️ Advantages
✔️ Child-friendly oral liquid — easy administration
✔️ Broad-spectrum action against common helminths
✔️ Minimal systemic absorption
✔️ Single-dose often effective
📦 Common Packaging
📦 Bottle: 10 mL / 15 mL / 30 mL
🧪 Strength: 100 mg per 5 mL
⚠️ Patient Advice / Precautions
❗ Shake well before use
❗ Dosage usually based on age/weight
❗ May require repeat dose after 2 weeks
❗ Practice good hygiene to prevent reinfection
❗ Not recommended in children under 1 year, unless advised by physician
💢 Possible mild side effects:
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea (rare)
🛑 Avoid during early pregnancy
❌ Should not be used for prolonged periods unless advised
🧊 Storage
🌡 Store at below 25°C, in a cool, dry place
🚫 Do not freeze
🔒 Keep out of reach of children