Mebendazole
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Tablets may be chewed, swallowed whole, or crushed and mixed with food. For pinworm infection, treat the whole household simultaneously and repeat after 2-3 weeks to eliminate newly hatched eggs.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Transient abdominal cramps, mild diarrhea, flatulence. Rare/Severe: Angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, hepatitis, and neutropenia (associated with prolonged high doses).
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Contraindicated in pregnancy. Not recommended in children under 2 years of age due to seizure reports. Avoid concurrent use with metronidazole due to increased risk of Stevens-Johnson syndrome / toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Mebendazole
Found 2 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Mebendazole Tablets 100 mg
Mebendazole is a synthetic broad-spectrum benzimidazole anthelmintic. It binds specifically to parasitic beta-tubulin, selectively inhibiting microtubule formation in intestinal cells of helminths, leading to irreversible disruption of glucose uptake and death of the parasite. Minimal systemic absorption (<10%) ensures high concentrations within the gut lumen. Indicated for ascariasis (roundworm), trichuriasis (whipworm), enterobiasis (pinworm), and hookworm infections.
Mebendazole Oral Suspension 100mg per ml
Mebendazole is a synthetic broad-spectrum benzimidazole anthelmintic. It binds specifically to parasitic beta-tubulin, selectively inhibiting microtubule formation in intestinal cells of helminths, leading to irreversible disruption of glucose uptake and death of the parasite. Minimal systemic absorption (<10%) ensures high concentrations within the gut lumen. Indicated for ascariasis (roundworm), trichuriasis (whipworm), enterobiasis (pinworm), and hookworm infections.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Mebendazole.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mebendazole Tablets 100 mg | 6's | ₹8.44 | MEBEX, WORMIN | ₹17.42 | 52% Save |
| Mebendazole Oral Suspension 100mg per ml | 30ml | Under Process | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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