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Vermox Dosage

Generic name: mebendazole 100mg
Dosage form: tablet, chewable
Drug class: Anthelmintics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 20, 2023.

The recommended dosage for VERMOX™ is described in Table 1 below. The same dosage schedule applies to adults and pediatric patients two years of age and older. The tablet may be chewed, swallowed, or crushed and mixed with food.

Table 1: Dosage of VERMOX in Adult and Pediatric Patients (two years of age and older)
Pinworm
(enterobiasis)
Whipworm
(trichuriasis)
Roundworm
(ascariasis)
Hookworm
Dose 1 tablet Once 1 tablet morning and evening for 3 consecutive days 1 tablet morning and evening for 3 consecutive days 1 tablet morning and evening for 3 consecutive days

If the patient is not cured three weeks after treatment, a second course of treatment is advised. No special procedures, such as fasting or purging, are required.

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