Emverm
(mebendazole)
Treats infections caused by worms.
Our bottom line
Emverm (mebendazole) effectively treats various worm infections, but may require blood work if taken for a long time.
- Drug class: Infection
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Upsides
- Can be chewed, swallowed whole, or crushed and mixed with food.
- Safe to use for children age 2 or older.
What to expect from Emverm, on one page
Downsides
- Emverm (mebendazole) may lower the number of cells in your body that fight infection. Stay away from people with infections, colds, or flu.
- You may bleed more easily while taking Emverm (mebendazole).
- Not good for treating tapeworm infection.
- Emverm (mebendazole) is not well absorbed when taken by mouth.
What to expect from Emverm, on one page
Emverm (mebendazole) is an antiparasitic that kills worms and other parasites by not allowing them to use energy for survival.
- Drug class: Infection
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Used for
- Pinworms
- Whipworms
- Common roundworms
Dosage forms
- Pill
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What to expect when you take Emverm (mebendazole) for Worm infection
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- Effectiveness
- Starts to kick inFull effects
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- Possible side effects
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Itching
- Face swelling
- Elevated liver tests
It can take time for a drug to start working, or for some side effects to go away.
Source: FDA product label and Iodine pharmacistsSide effect rates for Emverm (mebendazole)
Manufacturers don’t say how common these side effects are when taking Emverm for worm infection
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Itching
- Face swelling
- Elevated liver tests
- Low white blood cells
Risks and Warnings for Emverm (mebendazole)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.Emverm (mebendazole) may stop your bone marrow from making some of the cells that your body needs for fighting infections. This may increase your chance of getting an infection, bleeding problems, or anemia. Tell your doctor right away about any fever, sore throat, signs of infection, bleeding, shortness of breath, or feeling tired.
Common concerns from people taking Emverm (mebendazole)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?- Take with or without food. The tablet may be chewed, swallowed, or crushed and mixed with food.
- Can be chewed, swallowed whole, or crushed and mixed with food.