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Why has vermox been discontinued in the us? is there any risk of taking it? it's still available in my country.

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Dr. Richard Williams answered

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Generic available: Though the brand vermox is no longer available its generic equivalent-mebendazole- is still on the market.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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A member asked:

Why has vermox been discontinued in the us? is there any risk of taking it? it's still available in my country.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Williams answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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