Wormkil (Mebendazole)

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Brand Name: Wormkil

Generic Name: Mebendazole

Manufacturer/Agent: Medivet Pdts Ltd

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Formulation: syp

Strength: 100mg 30ml

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 16.90

Retail Price: @ KES 22.53

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Class: Anthelmintics (Anti-infectives)

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Molecular Formulae: C16H13N3O3 = 295.3

Precautions: Pregnancy. infants below 2 years.

Indications/Uses: Roundworm, threadworm, whipworm, hookworm infections; 100mg bd for 3 days, with fatty meal. guinea worm 200 mg qid 6 days. hydatid disease.

Interactions: Theophylline.

Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal upset. hypersensitivity reactions.

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