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Can I Take Mebendazole For Roundworms During Pregnancy?

i am 34 weeks pregnant and have roundworms my dr reluctantly has given me a prescription for mebendazole 100mg what can be the side effects as all the information on here doesnt tell me much and i cant stand the thought of having these while pg its making me feel physically sick
Wed, 7 May 2014
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OB & GYN Specialist 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
Yes, you can take mebendazole tablet, if you are having so much of problem because of round worm.
As such antihelminthic drugs are not safe during pregnancy.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa




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Can I Take Mebendazole For Roundworms During Pregnancy?

Hi, Thanks for writing to us. Yes, you can take mebendazole tablet, if you are having so much of problem because of round worm. As such antihelminthic drugs are not safe during pregnancy. Good luck. Regards Dr. Richa