Emverm

Emverm is an anthelmintic (an-thel-MIN-tik) or anti-worm medication. It stops newly hatched insect larvae (worms) from growing or multiplying in your body.

Emverm is used to treat infections caused by worms like whipworm, pinworm, roundworm, and hookworm. It is also used to treat infections caused by more than one of these worms at the same time.

Emverm may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all instructions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

An Emverm tablet can be swallowed, chewed, or crushed and mixed with food.

Use this medicine for the full prescribed duration. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is fully treated. Missing doses may also raise your risk of getting another infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Emverm will not treat a viral infection like the flu or a common cold.

You may need to take this medicine for 1 to 3 days, depending on what you are treating. However, it could take up to 3 weeks for the infection to be completely cleared.

Wash your hands and fingernails frequently, especially before eating or after using the bathroom.

If the infection does not go away within 3 weeks, you may need a second treatment.

To prevent reinfection, follow your doctor's advice about cleaning your home and thoroughly washing all clothing, linens, and towels. Your family members or others in your household may also need to be treated with Emverm or other medicines. Pinworm infections can easily spread from one person to another.

You cannot cure a worm infection by fasting (starving), using laxatives, or making yourself vomit. For best results, take this medicine as directed.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Follow all instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medications you are using.

You should not use Emverm if you are allergic to it, or if you also take metronidazole (Flagyl).

Before you use Emverm, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies.

It is not known whether Emverm will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Mebendazole can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

Emverm is not approved for use by anyone younger than 2 years old.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Emverm may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you have:

• signs of bone marrow suppression--sudden weakness or feeling unwell, fever, chills, sore throat, sores in your mouth, red or swollen gums, trouble swallowing, easy bruising or bleeding; or
• severe skin reaction--swelling in your face or tongue; sores around your eyes, nose, mouth, or genitals; hives or skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

Common side effects of Emverm may include:

• nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea;
• stomach pain, gas; or
• rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Call your doctor if you miss more than one dose of Emverm.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include upper stomach pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

Other drugs may interact with mebendazole, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you begin or discontinue.