Meriben Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Meriben Benefits & Uses

Meriben is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Parasitic Infections

Meriben Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Parasitic Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: strength 6 mg ivermectin and 400 mg albendazole
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Parasitic Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: strength 6 mg ivermectin and 400 mg albendazole
Adult	Disease: Parasitic Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: strength 6 mg ivermectin and 400 mg albendazole
Geriatric	Disease: Parasitic Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: strength 6 mg ivermectin and 400 mg albendazole

Meriben Related Warnings

Is the use of Meriben safe for pregnant women?

Meriben shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Meriben safe during breastfeeding?

Meriben can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Meriben on the Kidneys?

Using Meriben does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Meriben on the Liver?

Meriben is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Meriben on the Heart?

Meriben is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Meriben with Other Drugs

Meriben should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Clozapine

Lopinavir

Diltiazem

Hyoscine

Meriben Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Meriben unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Neutropenia
Liver Cirrhosis
Fatty Liver

Frequently asked Questions about Meriben

Is this Meriben habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Meriben.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Meriben can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Meriben only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Meriben for mental disorders.

No

Meriben Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Meriben

Taking Meriben with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Meriben

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Meriben with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Meriben

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Meriben on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

No, you must not discontinue Meriben on your own. Discontinuing Meriben own your own might lead to a relapse of the infection. Therefore, you must follow the recommendations of your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I use Meriben without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

No, Meriben is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Meriben?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Take Meriben as directed by your doctor. It is usually taken as a single dose on an empty stomach with water. If you are taking Meriben to treat onchocerciasis, additional doses 3, 6, or 12 months later may be necessary to control infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Meriben an antibiotic?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Meriben is not an antibiotic because it is not effective against bacteria. It is an anthelmintic drug that is effective against parasitic and worm infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Meriben an over the counter drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Meriben is not an over-the-counter drug. It is a prescription drug which cannot be bought from the pharmacy without a valid prescription of the registered medical practitioner.