Adults and children 2 years of age and older—100 milligrams (mg) once a day for
US: This drug is only recommended for use during pregnancy when there are no alternatives and the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus
Many standard pharmacology textbooks caution against its prescription to pregnant women
Dosage is the same for children as for adults
Indications and Dosage
Statements
Results suggest that, in such settings and given adequate provision of haematinics, the benefit of routine anthelminthics during pregnancy for maternal anaemia may be small; none of the other expected benefits has yet been demonstrated
Moreover, an increased use of the single dose of mebendazole in many endemic areas may lead to the developments of drug resistance
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For more information call MotherSafe: NSW Medications in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Service on 9382 6539 (Sydney Metropolitan Area) or 1800 647 848 (Non-Metropolitan Area) Monday –Friday 9am-5pm (excluding public holidays)
Although there are no
Pregnancy category C