Drug details

Vermox (mebendazole)

type of Anthelmintics

Vermox (mebendazole) is an "antihelmintic," or anti-worm, medication used to treat infections caused by worms such as whipworm, pinworm, roundworm, and hookworm. Vermox is also used to treat infections caused by more than one of these worms at the same time. The brand name Vermox is no longer available in the U.S. Generic versions may be available.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• fever,
• chills,
• trouble swallowing,
• sore throat,
• ill feeling,
• mouth sores,
• sudden weakness,
• easy bruising or bleeding,
• swelling in your face or tongue,
• red or swollen gums,
• hives, and
• sores around your eyes, nose, mouth or genitals,
• skin rash that spreads and causes blistering or peeling

The following drugs are related to Vermox, either as a replacement or used together:

• Emverm (mebendazole chewable tablet, usp)