Mebex

Tablet
USUALLY SOLD WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION

Mebex is a tablet that contains Mebendazole 100 mg. Mebendazole is a de-worming: treats threadworm, roundworm and hookworm.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Mebendazole100 mg

What it is used for

Treats threadworm, roundworm and hookworm.

How it works

A de-worming medicine for pinworm (threadworm), roundworm and whipworm.

How to take it

Threadworm: 100 mg once, repeated after 2 weeks; treat the whole family and wash hands, nails and bedding.

Common side effects

  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Wind

Get medical help straight away if

  • Rash or swelling
  • Severe stomach pain

Be careful

Not in pregnancy.

Other medicines and interactions

Metronidazole taken with it may raise skin reaction risk.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Avoid in the first three months of pregnancy; acceptable while breastfeeding.

Common questions

What is Mebex?

Mebex is a tablet containing Mebendazole 100 mg.

What is Mebex used for?

Treats threadworm, roundworm and hookworm.

How should I take Mebex?

Threadworm: 100 mg once, repeated after 2 weeks; treat the whole family and wash hands, nails and bedding. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Mebex?

Common side effects include: Stomach pain, diarrhoea, wind. Get medical help straight away for: Rash or swelling, severe stomach pain.

Does Mebex need a prescription?

It is usually sold without a prescription in India, but ask a pharmacist if you take other medicines or have a long-term illness.

Can I take Mebex in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Avoid in the first three months of pregnancy; acceptable while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Mebex?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.