FDA data Registry peer set 1 peer

Alternatives to mebendazole

1 same-class SPL records vs mebendazole - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.

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Brand: Emverm

Antiparasitic (Benzimidazole) Prescription 1 alternative found

About mebendazole

Emverm is a medicine used to treat worm infections in your gut. It kills the worms so your body can get rid of them.

Used for: Emverm treats infections in your stomach and intestines caused by roundworm and whipworm. These worms can cause problems like stomach pain and diarrhea. This medicine helps get rid of these worms so you can feel better.

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1 Antiparasitic (Benzimidazole) peers (wide set)

albendazole

Rx

Albenza

Albendazole treats infections caused by tapeworms. It is used for neurocysticercosis, which is caused by pork tapeworm larvae in the brain. It also treats hydatid disease, caused by dog tapeworm larvae in the liver, lungs, and abdomen.

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mebendazole vs albendazole · FAERS reaction fields

FAERS top-reaction field "Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy" shows the widest count spread between mebendazole and albendazole in this extract (56-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.

Side Effect mebendazole albendazole
Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy 56 -
Nausea 48 -
Vomiting 43 -
Abdominal Pain 41 -
Dizziness 36 -
Fatigue 32 167
Drug Exposure During Pregnancy 30 -
Asthenia 29 -

"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.

mebendazole peer mix vs class inventory

Peer mix

0 OTC and 1 Rx SPL records in this peer set (1 total). Class inventory for Antiparasitic (Benzimidazole): 2 drugs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What same-class SPL records sit beside mebendazole? ▼
This registry lists 1 Antiparasitic (Benzimidazole) medication records beside mebendazole, including albendazole. Grouping is therapeutic-class indexing from openFDA/SPL, not a product recommendation.

Reading a wide Antiparasitic (Benzimidazole) peer set (1 records)

mebendazole (Emverm) sits in a wide Antiparasitic (Benzimidazole) peer set (1 of 1 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for mebendazole: Emverm treats infections in your stomach and intestines caused by roundworm and whipworm.

Top FAERS reaction fields for mebendazole total 373 reports across 10 reactions, set beside albendazole. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.

Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.

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Field note for mebendazole: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Emverm SPL strings.

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