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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Vermox (Mebendazole)
Also Known as DE-Worm
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Product Details
Description
Vermox (mebendazole) is a medicine used to treat gastrointestinal infections from roundworms and whipworms in patients who are at least one years old.
Vermox belongs to a group of drugs known as anthelmintics.
Fact Table
Formula
C16H13N3O3
License
US DailyMed
Bioavailability
2–10%
Legal status
Rx-only
Chemical Name
Mebendazole
Elimination half-life
3–6 hours
Dosage (Strength)
Chewable 100mg, 100mg
Pregnancy
Consult Doctor
Brands
Vermox
Protein binding
95%
PubChem CID
4030
MedlinePlus
a682315
ChEBI
6704
ATC code
P02CA01
DrugBank
DB00643
KEGG
D00368
Routes of administration
By mouth
Directions
Follow the instructions that come with your Vermox prescription. Reach out to your doctor or pharmacist about any questions or concerns you may have regarding your prescription.
Vermox is available in a 500 mg chewable tablet.
Patients are recommended to thoroughly chew one tablet by mouth one time. The tablet may be mixed with 2-3 mL of water in a spoon until it turns into a soft mass (about 2 minutes) for patients who cannot chew the tablet.
Ingredients
Each chewable tablet contains the active ingredient, mebendazole. Inactive ingredients include crospovidone, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, purified water, strawberry flavor, and sucralose.
Contraindications
Patients who are allergic to mebendazole or any of the inactive ingredients should not take Vermox.
Cautions
- Before taking Vermox, patients should talk to their doctor about their allergies, health conditions, pregnancy status, breastfeeding status, and any medications they take.
- Vermox may cause convulsions in patients younger than one years old.
- Vermox may cause abnormal blood counts in patients who take more than the recommended dose or in patients who take it longer than recommended.
- Taking Vermox with metronidazole can lead to severe skin reactions known as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Avoid taking these medications simultaneously.
Side Effects
Vermox medicine side effects include anorexia, stomach pain, diarrhea, gas, nausea, vomiting, and rash. These are not all the side effects that can occur from taking Vermox. Patients should contact their doctor right away if they develop serious or bothersome side effects.
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Reference:
Vermox Chewable (mebendazole chewable tablets), for oral use. Titusville, NJ: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2021.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 10041
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