Question 1

is it safe to take mebendazole while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Probably Safe.: Mebendazole is used to treat intestinal parasites such as pinworms, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms.  It can be used, if needed, during pregnancy - and has not been shown to cause harm to a human fetus. However, there are no studies in pregnant humans to determine the precise risks.  It is recommended to discontinue breastfeeding while taking this medication to avoid exposure for your baby.

Question 2

i'm in early pregnancy and have pinworms.  is vermox safe? if not, what can i do to get rid of them?

Accepted Answer

Vermox: There is no evidence of side effects on the human fetus. All the best.

Question 3

i am 9 week preg. i am concerned about all the meds i took before or while pregnant. i took in march:travocort, apen,microcidal,vermox,panafcort. 
april, neurobib,microcidal,lactovita,cipla ondansetron. 
june,demazin and augementin. is baby safe?help

Accepted Answer

Pregnant: safe?: The medications listed , depending on dosage, etc., may be relatively harmless in pregnancy, but since you are 39 and "9 w pregnant", you should see an OB provider asap to make sure you are not creating an adverse situation for your pregnancy, and to get the appropriate prenatal testing done.

Question 4

im treing to get pregnant  can i take mebendazole?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Mebendazole has shown activity damaging to the infant in pregnant rats at oral doses approximately equal to the human dose.  The use of Mebendazole is not recommended in pregnant women.  Since the course of treatment is so short you could refrain from sex or use contraceptives during that time and then resume trying to become pregnant.

Question 5

hello!i took 1 pill mebendazole 4 days before my ovulation day (positive ovulation test).now i am pregnant 9 weeks. is it problem for the baby? thanks

Accepted Answer

Metronidazole: This should not affect the baby. Animal studies have not shown evidence of fetal harm. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy, but also no significant associations of use of this and fetal defects. Have a great baby and good luck.

Question 6

can i use vermox while im pregnant?

Accepted Answer

D/W OB: Mebendazole is fda category c.  Although some animal studies showed teratogenicity & fetotoxicity, it has been used in humans w/o problems noted.  Benefits should outweigh risks. D/w your obstetrician.

Question 7

hi i   am pregnant 2 weeks after conception. it wasn't planned and i didn't know i was pregnant. i took deworming medication twice after our holiday 500mg of vermox twice and i drank quite a lot on holiday. i also ate mouldy bread. i am very worried ?

Accepted Answer

Some basics: The mold on bread is digested &amp; disposed of by your body like any other protein, with no importance to a fetus. The minimal data we have on vermox does not show problems for pregnant humans, but avoiding it when possible is suggested. Alcohol is toxic to the fetus but such exposure is common &amp; direct effects that early are unknown. Avoidance for the rest of the pregnancy is advised.

Question 8

i am 23 weeks pregnant and i think i've got thread worms, can i take vermox or an any alternative for this?

Accepted Answer

Category C: Vermox is considered relatively safe during pregnancy. There are few studies of its use but the available lab studies &amp; human experiences have shown no reason to classify it as dangerous to a fetus. Use in the last half of pregnancy also reduces any theoretical risk.

Question 9

can you tell me how pills (i took vermox when i was 4 weeks pregnant) affect a 4 weeks old fetus? when do organs begin to develop? what are the risks?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully no harm: 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, follow up with your obstetrician,goodluck

Question 10

is it safe to take mebendazole if i am already taking finasteride?

Accepted Answer

Drug interaction: The epocrates database reports no interactions between Mebendazole and finasteride. I do have to wonder why at age 22 you would be taking finasteride, which is usually used for diseases of old men (like prostate enlargement or prostate cancer).

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I'm in early pregnancy and have pinworms. is vermox safe? if not, what can i do to get rid of them?

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I am 9 week preg. i am concerned about all the meds i took before or while pregnant. i took in march:travocort, apen,microcidal,vermox,panafcort. april, neurobib,microcidal,lactovita,cipla ondansetron. june,demazin and augementin. is baby safe?help

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Im treing to get pregnant can i take mebendazole?

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Hello!i took 1 pill mebendazole 4 days before my ovulation day (positive ovulation test).now i am pregnant 9 weeks. is it problem for the baby? thanks

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Can i use vermox while im pregnant?

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Hi i am pregnant 2 weeks after conception. it wasn't planned and i didn't know i was pregnant. i took deworming medication twice after our holiday 500mg of vermox twice and i drank quite a lot on holiday. i also ate mouldy bread. i am very worried ?

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I am 23 weeks pregnant and i think i've got thread worms, can i take vermox or an any alternative for this?

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Can you tell me how pills (i took vermox when i was 4 weeks pregnant) affect a 4 weeks old fetus? when do organs begin to develop? what are the risks?

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Is it safe to take mebendazole if i am already taking finasteride?

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