HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Is Fenbendatsol Safe For Humans?

default
Posted on Wed, 26 Mar 2014
Question: Is it safe to use fenbendatsol for humans. In my country we can't getmebendazole.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer: not used in humans Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Fenbendatsol is only safely used for animals at this time. Mebendazole belongs to the class of drugs called anti-helminthic agents. If you cannot obtain mebendazole, there are other options available. Other anti helminthic agents can be used to according to the type of infection present. There are different types of organisms that can be identified on a stool sample sent to the lab. NEMATODES (roundworms) respond to: ivermectin, mebendazole, thiabenzole, pyrantel pamoate TREMATODES (flatworms or flukes) respond to: praziquantel CESTODES (tapeworms) respond to: albendazole , niclosamide Many of these agents treat multiple organisms as well. Albendazole also treats hookworms, whipworms and thread worms. Some of the others mentioned can also treat multiple worms as well. Your doctor may be able to suggest one of these agents for you. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Michelle Gibson James

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2001

Answered : 16808 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Is Fenbendatsol Safe For Humans?

Brief Answer: not used in humans Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Fenbendatsol is only safely used for animals at this time. Mebendazole belongs to the class of drugs called anti-helminthic agents. If you cannot obtain mebendazole, there are other options available. Other anti helminthic agents can be used to according to the type of infection present. There are different types of organisms that can be identified on a stool sample sent to the lab. NEMATODES (roundworms) respond to: ivermectin, mebendazole, thiabenzole, pyrantel pamoate TREMATODES (flatworms or flukes) respond to: praziquantel CESTODES (tapeworms) respond to: albendazole , niclosamide Many of these agents treat multiple organisms as well. Albendazole also treats hookworms, whipworms and thread worms. Some of the others mentioned can also treat multiple worms as well. Your doctor may be able to suggest one of these agents for you. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions