Thiabendazole oral suspension
What is thiabendazole oral suspension?
THIABENDAZOLE (Mintezol®) is an anthelmintic. This medicine treats parasitic (worm) infections from roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, whipworms, or threadworms. Generic thiabendazole oral suspension is not yet available.
What should my health care professional know before I take thiabendazole?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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anemia
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dehydration
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kidney disease
-
liver disease
-
malnutrition
-
other chronic illness
-
an unusual or allergic reaction to thiabendazole, other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take thiabendazole oral suspension by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake well before using. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure your medicine. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one; household spoons are not always accurate. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course of medicine prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you feel better. Take at regular intervals. Parasite (worm) death can be slow. To remove all parasites (worms) from the intestines can take several days.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. If you have to take a missed dose, make sure there is at least 10 to 12 hours between doses.
What drug(s) may interact with thiabendazole?
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aminophylline
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caffeine
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theophylline
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking thiabendazole?
Visit your prescriber or health care professional to check that your infection has gone. If you have a severe infection you may need a second course of tablets.
Wash your hands, scrub your fingernails and shower often. Every day change and launder bedclothes, linens, and undergarments. This will help keep other family members from getting infected. Disinfect the toilet every day, and damp mop the floors often to reduce the number of worm eggs.
Other people in your house may need treatment. Check with your prescriber or health care professional as some worms are spread easily.
Treat cats and dogs regularly for worms. Keep children out of contact with animal feces (wastes).
Never eat undercooked (pink) pork meat. You can kill pork worm larvae (trichinosis) by cooking pork meat until it is well done.
You may get dizzy; until you know how thiabendazole affects you, do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness.
What side effects may I notice from taking thiabendazole?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
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blurred vision
-
diarrhea (severe)
-
difficulty breathing
-
fever or chills, sore throat
-
joint aches and pains
-
lower back pain
-
muscle aches and pains
-
pain or difficulty passing urine
-
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-
seizures (convulsions)
-
skin rash, hives, or itching
-
unusual weakness or tiredness
-
yellowing of eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F); do not freeze. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Thiabendazole tablets
What are thiabendazole tablets?
THIABENDAZOLE (Mintezol®) is an anthelmintic. This medicine treats parasitic (worm) infections from roundworms, hookworms, pinworms, whipworms, or threadworms. Generic thiabendazole tablets are not yet available.
What should my health care professional know before I take thiabendazole?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-
anemia
-
dehydration
-
kidney disease
-
liver disease
-
malnutrition
-
other chronic illness
-
an unusual or allergic reaction to thiabendazole, other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives
-
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-
breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take thiabendazole tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Chew or crush the tablets before swallowing. Take after meals. You can mix thiabendazole with juice or semi-solid food (such as applesauce or pudding), which is an easy way to give it to children. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course of medicine prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you feel better. Take at regular intervals. Parasite (worm) death can be slow. To remove all parasites (worms) from the intestines can take several days.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. If you have to take a missed dose, make sure there is at least 10 to 12 hours between doses.
What drug(s) may interact with thiabendazole?
-
aminophylline
-
caffeine
-
theophylline
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking thiabendazole?
Visit your prescriber or health care professional to check that your infection has gone. If you have a severe infection you may need a second course of tablets.
Wash your hands, scrub your fingernails and shower often. Every day change and launder bedclothes, linens, and undergarments. This will help keep other family members from getting infected. Disinfect the toilet every day, and damp mop the floors often to reduce the number of worm eggs.
Other people in your house may need treatment. Check with your prescriber or health care professional as some worms are spread easily.
Treat cats and dogs regularly for worms. Keep children out of contact with animal feces (wastes).
Never eat undercooked (pink) pork meat. You can kill pork worm larvae (trichinosis) by cooking pork meat until it is well done.
You may get dizzy; until you know how thiabendazole affects you, do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness.
What side effects may I notice from taking thiabendazole?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
-
blurred vision
-
diarrhea (severe)
-
difficulty breathing
-
fever or chills, sore throat
-
joint aches and pains
-
lower back pain
-
muscle aches and pains
-
pain or difficulty passing urine
-
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-
seizures (convulsions)
-
skin rash, hives, or itching
-
unusual weakness or tiredness
-
yellowing of eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.