Emverm

Name: Emverm

Emverm Overview

Emverm is a brand name medication included in a group of medications called Benzimidazole derivatives. For more information about Emverm see its generic Mebendazole

What other drugs will affect Emverm (mebendazole)?

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

Uses For Emverm

Mebendazole is used to treat:

  • Common roundworms (ascariasis).
  • Hookworms (ancylostomiasis, necatoriasis, uncinariasis).
  • Pinworms (enterobiasis, oxyuriasis).
  • Whipworms (trichuriasis).

Mebendazole is used to treat infections caused by worms. It works by keeping the worm from absorbing sugar (glucose), so that the worm loses energy and dies.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Uses of Emverm

  • It is used to treat infections caused by worms.

What are some other side effects of Emverm?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

  • Belly pain.
  • Loose stools (diarrhea).
  • Not hungry.
  • Gas.
  • Upset stomach or throwing up.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Contraindications

Mebendazole is contraindicated in persons who have shown hypersensitivity to the drug.

Warnings

There is no evidence that mebendazole, even at high doses, is effective for hydatid disease. There have been rare reports of neutropenia and agranulocytosis when mebendazole was taken for prolonged periods and at dosages substantially above those recommended.

How is Emverm Supplied

Emverm™ (mebendazole) chewable tablet USP, 100 mg is round, light peach-colored, unscored, debossed “ap” above “107” on one side and plain on the other side, supplied in cartons of one tablet, blister packaged (NDC 52054-107-01).

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Distributed By:
Amedra Pharmaceuticals LLC
Horsham, PA 19044

900-02
December, 2015


Mebendazole Pregnancy Warnings

Mebendazole has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have revealed evidence of fetotoxicity and teratogenicity. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. However, mebendazole has been used during pregnancy without evidence of fetal harm. Mebendazole is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

Mebendazole Identification

Substance Name

Mebendazole

CAS Registry Number

31431-39-7

Drug Class

Antiinfective Agents

Antiparasitic Agents

Antinematodal Agents

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