Thiabendazole (Systemic)
Brand Names : Mintezol
CategoryDescriptionThiabendazole (thye-a-BEN-da-zole) belongs to the family
of medicines called anthelmintics (ant-hel-MIN-tiks)
. Anthelmintics are medicines used in the
treatment of worm infections.
Thiabendazole is used to treat:
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creeping eruption (cutaneous larva migrans);
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pork worms (trichinosis);
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threadworms (strongyloidiasis); and
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visceral larva migrans (toxocariasis).
This medicine may also be used for other worm infections as determined
by your doctor.
Thiabendazole is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Oral
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Chewable tablets (U.S.)
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Oral suspension (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
† Not commercially available in Canada.
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