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Meriben Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms, Hookworm Infection, Pinworms. The alternative uses of Meriben Tablet have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Meriben Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Meriben Tablet include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. While these are the most often observed Meriben Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Meriben Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Meriben Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Meriben Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Meriben Tablet related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Meriben Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Meriben Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Meriben Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Meriben Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Meriben Tablet 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.
Is the use of Meriben Tablet 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.
What is the effect of Meriben Tablet on the Kidneys?
Using Meriben does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Meriben Tablet on the Liver?
Meriben is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Meriben Tablet on the Heart?
Meriben is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Meriben Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Meriben Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Meriben Tablet.
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 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Meriben Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Meriben Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Meriben Tablet
Taking Meriben Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Meriben Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Meriben Tablet with alcohol will be.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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