What happens when you take mebendazole?
Mebendazole kills worms that cause gut infections such as threadworm (sometimes known as pinworm) and other less common worm infections (whipworm, roundworm and hookworm). It works by stopping the worms using sugar (glucose). Without glucose, the cells of the worms lose their energy supply and quickly die.
How long is mebendazole in your system?
Mebendazole, the conjugated forms of mebendazole, and its metabolites likely undergo some degree of enterohepatic recirculation and are excreted in the urine and bile. The apparent elimination half-life after an oral dose ranges from 3 to 6 hours in most patients.
What can you not take with mebendazole?
Medications known to interact with mebendazole
- carbamazepine.
- cimetidine.
- fosphenytoin.
- metronidazole.
- phenobarbital.
- phenytoin.
- primidone.
- ritonavir.
Do pinworms cause smelly gas?
Increased passing gas is a common symptom that can be related to dietary factors as well as digestive conditions. Worms in the stool can be seen with pinworm or ascaris infestations.
What to expect when treating pinworms?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach/abdominal cramps, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or loss of appetite may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
What do worms in your poop look like?
In stools, the worms look like small pieces of white cotton thread. Because of their size and white color, pinworms are difficult to see. The male worm is rarely seen because it remains inside the intestine.
What happens if mebendazole doesn’t work?
If your symptoms do not improve after you have taken this medicine for the full course of treatment, or if they become worse, check with your doctor. Mebendazole can temporarily lower the number of white blood cells in your blood, increasing the chance of getting an infection.
Does having worms make you fart?
Common symptoms of intestinal worms are: abdominal pain. diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. gas and bloating.