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Mebendazole
💊 Used for: Roundworms, pinworms, whipworms, hookworms, tapeworms
Formulation
Suspension
100mg/5ml
Dose Range
15–30 mg/kg
Max Daily
30 mg/kg
Frequency
100mg twice daily for 3 days or single dose
Max Single
200 mg
⚠️ Age Restriction: Not recommended for children under 24 months (2 years) unless specifically prescribed by a doctor.
Route: Oral
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 100mg/5ml
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 75–150 mg | 3.8–7.5 ml | ≤ 150 mg |
| 6 kg | 90–180 mg | 4.5–9.0 ml | ≤ 180 mg |
| 7 kg | 105–210 mg | 5.3–10.5 ml | ≤ 210 mg |
| 8 kg | 120–240 mg | 6.0–12.0 ml | ≤ 240 mg |
| 9 kg | 135–270 mg | 6.8–13.5 ml | ≤ 270 mg |
| 10 kg | 150–300 mg | 7.5–15.0 ml | ≤ 300 mg |
| 12 kg | 180–360 mg | 9.0–18.0 ml | ≤ 360 mg |
| 15 kg | 225–450 mg | 11.3–22.5 ml | ≤ 450 mg |
| 18 kg | 270–540 mg | 13.5–27.0 ml | ≤ 540 mg |
| 20 kg | 300–600 mg | 15.0–30.0 ml | ≤ 600 mg |
| 25 kg | 375–750 mg | 18.8–37.5 ml | ≤ 750 mg |
| 30 kg | 450–900 mg | 22.5–45.0 ml | ≤ 900 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •May cause abdominal pain
- •Avoid in liver dysfunction
Possible Side Effects
- •Abdominal pain
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Headache
- •Elevated liver enzymes
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