¿What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Vermox ?

Before taking mebendazole, tell your doctor about any other medical conditions that you have. Vermox is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Vermox without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Vermox passes into breast milk and how it might affect a nursing baby. Do not take Vermox without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Children younger than 2 years of age should not take Vermox unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

¿What should I avoid while taking Vermox?

Treatment of family members and other close contacts may be necessary. Pinworm is spread very easily to others in close contact with the infected person. To prevent reinfection, toilets must be disinfected daily, and clothing, linens, towels, and pajamas must be changed and washed daily. Vermox side effects Stop taking Vermox and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; shortness of breath; closing of your throat; or hives). Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Vermox and talk to your doctor if you experience:

• abdominal pain.
• diarrhea.
• or a fever.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.