Mebendazole is best taken with meals, especially fatty ones (eg, meals that include whole milk or ice cream). This helps to clear up the infection by helping your body absorb the medicine better. 1 февр. 2022 г.
When is the best time of day to take mebendazole?
Twice a day: this should be once in the morning and once in the evening. Ideally, these times are 10–12 hours apart, for example some time between 7 am and 8 am, and between 7 pm and 8 pm.
Can mebendazole be taken at night?
For other types of common worm infections (such as roundworm, hookworm), take mebendazole by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually twice a day (in the morning and in the evening) for 3 days.
Can I eat after taking mebendazole?
Is there any food or drink I need to avoid with this medicine? You can eat and drink normally while taking mebendazole. It is important to remember to wash your hands and scrub under your fingernails before eating to remove any eggs.
Why is mebendazole taken on an empty stomach?
To target intestinal parasites, albendazole is taken on an empty stomach to stay within the gut. Absorption is also affected by how much of the albendazole is degraded within the small intestine by metabolic enzymes in the villi.
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