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Mebendazole adverse reactions
Introduction
Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Gastrointestinal
Transient symptoms of abdominal pain and diarrhea in cases of massive infection and expulsion of worms.
Hypersensitivity
Rash, urticaria and angioedema have been observed on rare occasions.
Central Nervous System
Very rare cases of convulsions have been reported.
Liver
There have been liver function test elevations [[[AST]] (SGOT), ALT (SGPT), and GGT and rare reports of hepatitis when mebendazole was taken for prolonged periods and at dosages substantially above those recommended.
Hematologic
Neutropenia and agranulocytosis. (See WARNINGS).[1]
References
References
Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]