Mintezol - Thiabendazole - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Mintezol.
• Mintezol
• thigh-ah-BEN-dah-zole

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include.

Mintezol Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is generally taken by mouth, twice daily after meals, or as directed by your doctor.
• The tablet formulation must be chewed before swallowing.
• If taking the oral liquid, shake well before each dose.
• Your dosage is dependent upon your weight.
• Cutaneous larva migrans may also be treated topically.
• Your pharmacist will prepare a lotion or ointment for you if so prescribed.
• It is important that you take this medication for the prescribed duration.
• The duration of your therapy will depend on the type of infection and your response to treatment.

Mintezol Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.
• Practice strict personal hygiene to prevent reinfection.
• Wash hands with soap and clean under fingernails often.
• Change and wash undergarments, towels, bedsheets, and bedclothes daily.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, or headache may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat roundworm infections such as threadworm, hookworm/creeping eruption (cutaneous larva migrans), and visceral larva migrans (toxocariasis).
• This medication is also used for other types of roundworm infections such as pinworm, whipworm, large roundworm (ascariasis), and trichinosis when other therapies have failed or are unavailable.

Read Before Using Mintezol (precautions)

• This medication should not be used as prophylactic treatment for pinworms or any other worm infections.
• This medication should not be used if you have a mixed infection with the Ascaris type of roundworm.
• This drug may cause the Ascaris worms to spread in your body, and possibly appear in your nose and mouth.
• Contact your doctor if this should occur.
• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of.