Vermox (100Mg/5Ml) 30Ml Oral Suspension

Overview

Vermox 100mg/5ml Oral Suspension is an oral anthelmintic medicine containing mebendazole, supplied as a 30ml suspension for intestinal worm infestations. Mebendazole is used against common gastrointestinal worms such as threadworm or pinworm, roundworm, whipworm and hookworm. The suspension format is useful for patients who cannot swallow tablets and should be measured accurately with a proper dosing cup or oral syringe.

This product is a medicine and should be used only for the infection, age group and dose advised by a registered medical practitioner or pharmacist. Worm symptoms can overlap with other digestive conditions, so persistent abdominal pain, blood in stool, unexplained weight loss, fever, dehydration or repeated reinfection should be assessed medically.

Benefits

• Helps treat susceptible intestinal worm infestations
• Useful liquid form for patients who cannot swallow tablets
• Acts mainly in the gut against adult and larval helminths
• Can support reduction of reinfection risk when combined with hygiene measures

Key Features

• Mebendazole 100mg per 5ml oral suspension
• 30ml bottle pack
• Broad-spectrum gastrointestinal anthelmintic
• Oral liquid format for measured dosing
• Shake well before use

Dosage and How to Use

• How to use: Shake the bottle well. Measure the exact prescribed dose using a dosing cup or oral syringe and swallow by mouth. Do not use household spoons for dosing.
• Administration: Oral administration only. Shake thoroughly before use and measure the dose accurately.
• Recommended dose: Use exactly as prescribed. Common labelling for adults and children over 2 years lists 5ml once for threadworm/pinworm, with repeat dosing after about 2 weeks if reinfection is suspected; for several other common worm infections, 5ml twice daily for 3 consecutive days may be used. The correct regimen depends on the worm type and clinical advice.
• Adult dose: Adults should follow the prescribed regimen. Common regimens include 5ml once for threadworm/pinworm or 5ml twice daily for 3 days for several other common worm infections.
• Pediatric use: Not recommended for children under 2 years unless specifically prescribed; should not be used in children under 1 year because of insufficient safety data.
• Elderly use: Use under medical advice; consider other medicines, liver function and overall health status.
• When to take: As directed by the prescriber. Twice-daily courses are commonly taken in the morning and evening.
• With food: May generally be taken with or without food. No special diet or laxative is usually required unless advised by a healthcare professional.
• Maximum daily dose: Do not exceed the dose prescribed or stated on the product leaflet. Higher or prolonged regimens should only be used under medical supervision.
• Missed dose: Take the missed dose when remembered unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Do not double the dose; ask a pharmacist or doctor if unsure during a short treatment course.
• Overdose: Accidental overdose may cause abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea. Seek urgent medical advice or contact a poison information service; there is no specific antidote and treatment is supportive.

Specifications

Side Effects

Common side effects

• Abdominal pain
• Abdominal discomfort or cramps
• Diarrhoea
• Flatulence
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Rash

Serious side effects (seek medical help)

• Severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis
• Angioedema
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Convulsions
• Hepatitis or abnormal liver function
• Neutropenia or agranulocytosis
• Glomerulonephritis reported with high/prolonged dosing

Allergic reaction

Stop use and seek urgent medical help for rash with swelling, breathing difficulty, facial/lip/tongue swelling, severe dizziness or signs of anaphylaxis.

Safety and Precautions

• Avoid self-treatment if symptoms are severe, persistent or recurrent
• Seek advice before use in pregnancy, breastfeeding, liver disease or very young children
• Household hygiene is important to reduce reinfection, especially with threadworm
• Do not use for non-indicated parasitic infections unless prescribed
• Confirm suitability if taking other medicines
• Review ingredients if sensitive to sucrose, parabens or flavouring agents
• Use accurate measuring equipment
• Complete the directed course

When not to use

Do not use if allergic to mebendazole or product ingredients, if the product is expired, or if a doctor has advised against mebendazole. Do not give to children under 1 year.

Special populations

• Pregnancy: Do not use during pregnancy unless a doctor specifically determines it is appropriate; some product labelling lists pregnancy as a contraindication.
• Breastfeeding: Use only after medical advice; limited data indicate small amounts may be present in human milk after oral use.
• Fertility: No specific human fertility warning is established for routine short-course use; consult a doctor if planning pregnancy or undergoing fertility treatment.
• Liver: Use with caution and medical advice in liver impairment because mebendazole is metabolised in the liver and exposure may increase.
• Kidney: No specific routine kidney warning is stated for short-course use, but patients with significant kidney disease should consult a healthcare professional.
• Heart: No specific routine heart warning is stated; patients with serious heart disease should seek medical advice before taking any medicine.
• Driving: Vermox is not expected to affect driving or machine use; avoid driving if dizziness occurs.
• Alcohol: No specific alcohol interaction is established, but avoiding alcohol is prudent if unwell or if liver concerns exist.

Interactions

Drugs:

• Metronidazole: concomitant use should generally be avoided because of a reported serious skin-reaction concern
• Cimetidine may inhibit mebendazole metabolism and increase blood levels
• Tell the doctor or pharmacist about all prescription, OTC and herbal products

Food:

• A high-fat meal may increase systemic bioavailability of mebendazole, although the medicine acts mainly in the gut. Follow prescriber or leaflet advice.

Conditions:

• Liver impairment may increase mebendazole exposure
• Rare hereditary fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency may be relevant because suspension may contain sucrose
• Avoid use in patients with known hypersensitivity to product components

Storage and Disposal

• Store below 30°C unless the pack states otherwise. Protect from light and moisture. Keep the bottle tightly closed and shake well before use.
• Do not store above 30°C; protect from light and moisture.
• Keep out of reach and sight of children.
• Do not dispose of unused medicine in wastewater or household rubbish. Ask a pharmacist how to discard it safely.

Disclaimer

For educational product information only. This is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Use only as directed by a registered doctor or pharmacist and read the package leaflet before use.