Swissmedic-approved patient information
Vermox® 100 mg
Janssen-Cilag AG
What is Vermox 100 mg and when is it used?
Vermox 100 mg is a medicine against worm diseases in the intestines, which are caused by pinworms, roundworms, whipworms, "stockadeworms" and/or hookworms.
Vermox 100 mg is also effective against certain types of tapeworm (beef and pork tapeworm).
Vermox 100 mg disrupts the metabolism of the parasites, causing them to die and are excreted in the stool a few days later.
Because pinworms are easily transmitted, it is quite possible that other family members may also be infected without being recognized. Under these circumstances, it is advisable to treat all members of a family or group of people.
What should be considered?
Strict hygienic measures are required to avoid transmission of the parasites. Any direct contact of the hands with the anus should be avoided. After each bowel movement, hands (including fingernails) must be thoroughly cleaned. Underwear needs to be changed often. The laundry is not discolored by Vermox 100 mg.
When must Vermox 100 mg not be taken?
If you have a known hypersensitivity to the active substance or to one of the excipients contained in Vermox 100 mg, you may not use Vermox 100 mg not take.
When is caution required when taking Vermox 100 mg?
Children under the age of 2 years of age may only be given Vermox 100 mg if prescribed by a doctor.
Vermox 100 mg contains the azo dye sunset yellow FCF (E110), which can cause allergic reactions. Patients who are hypersensitive to azo dyes, acetylsalicylic acid and rheumatism and painkillers (prostaglandin inhibitors) should not take Vermox 100 mg.
If you have to use a preparation with cimetidine (a medicine against excessive secretion of gastric acid), carbamazepine or phenytoin at the same time, you should tell your doctor/pharmacist/chemist as a precautionary measure.
Co-administration of Vermox with preparations containing metronidazole should be avoided.
This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, i.e. essentially 'sodium-free'. it is almost «sodium-free».
Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you
- suffer from other diseases,
- have allergies or
- take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!)!
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Can Vermox 100 mg be taken while pregnant or breastfeeding?
If you are pregnant, want to become pregnant or are breastfeeding, you should only take Vermox 100 mg after consulting your doctor or nurse. take from your doctor.
In animal experiments, Vermox caused malformations in rats and mice. In humans, there is only limited experience to date. Women of childbearing age should therefore only take Vermox 100 mg if pregnancy can be ruled out. If pregnancy cannot be ruled out, Vermox 100 mg must not be taken unless prescribed by a doctor.
Case reports show that a small amount of mebendazole is detectable in breast milk after ingestion. When taking Vermox 100 mg while breastfeeding, it is recommended to stop breastfeeding.
How do you use Vermox 100 mg?
Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, Vermox 100 mg is used as follows:
Vermox 100 mg tablets can be chewed or swallowed whole with some liquid or with food; They can also be given crushed to children.
The following dosages apply to adults and children over 1 year old, regardless of body weight:
Infestation with pinworms: 1 tablet as a single dose. It is recommended to repeat the treatment after 2 weeks.
Infestation with various types of worms, roundworms, whipworms, «palisades» and hookworms: 1 tablet each in the morning and evening for 3 consecutive days.
Tapeworm species: 2× daily 1 – 2 tablets for 3 days.
Additional dietary measures or the use of laxatives are not necessary.
Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
What side effects can Vermox 100 mg have?
The following side effects have been identified and may occur when taking Vermox 100 mg:
Occasionally, abdominal pain and discomfort, diarrhea, bloating, and nausea and vomiting (these may also result from the worm infestation itself) may occur.
Rarely, a rash may be seen.
Severe skin diseases (Stevens-Johnsons syndrome) and hypersensitivity reactions cannot be completely ruled out; these are manifested by skin rashes, itching, hives and localized swelling of the face, mouth or throat (angioedema). In this case, inform your doctor immediately. He/she will decide how to continue the treatment.
In rare cases, inflammation of the kidneys (glomerulonephritis) can also occur. The symptoms of a kidney infection can include blood or protein in the urine.
In these cases, consult your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of kidney inflammation.
In very rare cases, cramps (particularly in children and infants), dizziness and hair loss have been observed. Very rarely, changes in the blood count can also occur, which can manifest themselves as fever, sore throat and other signs of angina. Inflammation of the liver can also occur very rarely, which can manifest itself as pain in the upper abdomen, especially under the right costal arch, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fever, yellow discoloration of the eyeballs and skin, dark discoloration of the urine and light discoloration of the stool.
In these cases, consult your doctor immediately before continuing treatment.
In addition, the dye E 110 (yellow orange S) can trigger a hypersensitivity reaction on the skin and respiratory organs, especially in patients with asthma, nettle fever (chronic urticaria) or with known hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid and other rheumatism and painkillers.
Vermox taken in amounts higher than recommended or for long periods of time can cause blood, kidney and liver disorders, some of which can be severe. Hair loss can also occur, which in some cases can be permanent.
If you take too much Vermox, you may experience stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches and dizziness. If this is the case, you should contact your doctor or health care professional.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.
What else do you need to know?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Vermox 100 mg should be stored in the closed original pack in a dry place at room temperature (15 - 25 °C).
The medicinal product can only be used up to the date marked “EXP” on the container.
After completing treatment, take the medicine and the remaining contents to your dispensing point for proper disposal.
Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.
What does Vermox 100 mg contain?
Slightly orange round, flattened tablets of 100 mg mebendazole per tablet.
1 tablet Vermox 100 mg contains 100 mg mebendazole as an active ingredient.
Excipients: Microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, talc, corn starch, magnesium stearate, hydrogenated cottonseed oil (produced from genetically modified cottonseed), colloidal silica, sodium lauryl sulfate (E 487), flavor (orange flavor), saccharin -Sodium, sunset yellow FCF (E110).
Approval number
38853 (Swissmedic)
Where can you get Vermox 100 mg? What packs are available?
In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.
Packs of 6 tablets.
Authorization holder
Janssen-Cilag AG, Zug, ZG.
This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in March 2020.
