Mebex Tablet

Give this medicine to your child by mouth, with or without food. Always ensure to give it as per the dose and way prescribed by the doctor. In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Mebex Tablet, give the same dose again. The duration of the treatment depends on the type of worm your child is infected with.

Mebex Tablet is usually given as a twice daily dose for 3 days. But, your child’s doctor may prescribe repeating this dose after two weeks to prevent re-infection. Some specific types of infections may require you to give this medicine to your child for a few days to weeks. In such a case, give this medicine to your child for the exact prescribed number of days because stopping this medicine too soon may cause re-infection.

Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, hair fall, mild fever, and sore throat are some of the common yet temporary side effects of this medicine. Rarely, it may cause bleeding which is a serious side effect of this medicine. Make sure to report to your child’s doctor if the side effects persist or become bothersome or if your child experiences bleeding.

Before giving this medicine to your child, let the doctor know if your child has had any previous episodes of medicine allergy, seizures, liver impairment, kidney malfunction, stomach problem, or blood disorder. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

• Treatment of Worm infections

• Give this medicine to your child with a fat-containing food such as milk as it enables better absorption in the body.
• Follow the prescribed dosage strictly. In case your child is prescribed to take this medicine for a few days, make sure to complete the dosage as stopping abrupting may lead to re-infection.
• Worm infections are easily spread between family members. The doctor may recommend treatment for all family members on the same day, whether or not they have any symptoms of infection.
• All family members must be cautious and take extra care with hygiene measures for at least 6 weeks after the infection.
• Some self-care measures:
  1. Do not give raw or undercooked food to your child. Instead give a balanced diet, containing herbs, fruits, and spices of therapeutic value.
  2. Encourage your child to wash their hands with soap and water every time they use the toilet as that will help prevent cross-infection.
  3. Trim your child’s nails frequently to disable any source of worm infection.
  4. Maintain a neat space and hygiene around your child.
• Inform the doctor in case your child exhibits signs of an allergic reaction after taking the medicine. The symptoms may include rash, itching, or any other sign of infection such as fever, blood in urine and vomit, bleeding from gums, or black, red, or tarry stools.
• Mebex Tablet is known to elevate the levels of liver enzymes. Call your child’s doctor right away if your child exhibits any signs of a liver problem like dark urine, tiredness, upset stomach, light-colored stools, or yellow skin or eyes.