VERMOX 100 mg Tablets

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Andrei Popov

General medicinePain medicine7 years of experience

Dr. Andrei Popov is a family physician with specialized training in the management of chronic pain. He provides video consultations for adults in Spain and across Europe: whether you have been living with pain for months that no one has been able to properly explain, or you need to resolve a health issue without waiting weeks for an appointment.

His approach is clear: to listen, organize your case, and provide you with a practical roadmap based on evidence-based medicine and adapted to your medical history and personal needs.

Pain: how he can help

  • Chronic pain (more than 3 months
  • Migraine and recurrent or high-intensity headaches
  •  Neck, lower back, back and joint pain
  •  Post-traumatic pain after injuries or surgeries
  •  Pain of neurological origin: neuralgia, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia

General medicine

  • Frequent respiratory infections (cold, flu, persistent cough)
  • Hypertension, diabetes and metabolic disorders
  • Review of laboratory tests and MRI/CT reports (explained in clear language)
  • Preventive medicine and health monitoring
  • Second opinions and treatment adjustments (when clinically appropriate)

What the consultation is like
 Each session lasts up to 30 minutes. We review symptoms, medical history, medications and any tests you provide, and you finish the consultation with a clear treatment plan, defined next steps, and criteria to understand when follow-up may be needed. If warning signs are detected, he will clearly advise whether you need in-person care or urgent medical attention.

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About the medicine

How to use Vermox

Contents of the leaflet

  1. Package Leaflet: Information for the User
    1. Read the package leaflet carefully before taking the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.
    2. Table of Contents of the Package Leaflet
  2. What is Vermox and what is it used for
  3. Important information before taking Vermox
    1. When not to take Vermox
    2. Warnings and precautions
    3. Children
    4. Vermox and other medicines
    5. Taking Vermox with food and drink
    6. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility
    7. Driving and using machines
    8. Vermox contains lactose and sodium
  4. How to take Vermox
    1. Oral administration
    2. Adults and children over 2 years of age
    3. Use in children over 2 years of age
    4. Use in children under 2 years of age
    5. Overdose of Vermox
    6. Missed dose of Vermox
    7. Stopping treatment with Vermox
  5. Possible side effects
    1. Additional side effects in children
    2. Reporting side effects
  6. How to store Vermox
  7. Contents of the pack and other information
    1. What Vermox contains
    2. What Vermox looks like and contents of the pack
    3. Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer
    4. Date of last revision of the package leaflet:

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

VERMOX, 100 mg, tablets
Mebendazole

Read the package leaflet carefully before taking the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.

  • Keep this package leaflet, you may need to read it again.
  • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
  • This medicine has been prescribed for you, do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
  • If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.

Table of Contents of the Package Leaflet

  • 1. What is Vermox and what is it used for
  • 2. Important information before taking Vermox
  • 3. How to take Vermox
  • 4. Possible side effects
  • 5. How to store Vermox
  • 6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is Vermox and what is it used for

Vermox is an anthelmintic medicine with a broad spectrum of action, used in the treatment of adults and children.
Vermox is indicated for the treatment of parasitic infections of the gastrointestinal tract (infestations), single or mixed, caused by the following parasite species: human pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis), whipworm (Trichuris trichiura), human roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides),
hookworm (Ancylostoma duodenale), American hookworm (Necator americanus).

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2. Important information before taking Vermox

When not to take Vermox

Warnings and precautions

Before taking Vermox, discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist.
Always take Vermox exactly as your doctor has told you. Your doctor will need to check your progress until your symptoms have improved.
It is very important to maintain personal hygiene during and after treatment to prevent re-infection and transmission of parasites to others.
Reversible liver function disorders, hepatitis, and decreased white blood cell count (neutropenia) have been reported in patients treated with mebendazole at recommended doses. During long-term use of mebendazole in much higher doses, significant decreases in white blood cell count (agranulocytosis) and kidney inflammation (interstitial nephritis) have also been reported.
No special diet or laxatives are necessary during treatment.

Children

Seizures (convulsions) have been reported in children, including infants.
Vermox should not be used in children under 1 year of age.
In children between 1 and 2 years of age, Vermox should only be used if prescribed by a doctor.

Vermox and other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you are taking, or have recently taken, and about any medicines you plan to take.
Taking cimetidine at the same time may affect the action of mebendazole.
Do not take mebendazole with metronidazole, as this may cause serious side effects.

Taking Vermox with food and drink

Swallow the tablets with water. No special diet or laxatives are necessary during treatment.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Vermox should not be used during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester.
During breastfeeding, Vermox can only be used if your doctor decides it is necessary.

Driving and using machines

Vermox has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

Vermox contains lactose and sodium

If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
The medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) sodium per tablet, which is essentially sodium-free.

3. How to take Vermox

This medicine should always be taken exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Follow the dosage prescribed by your doctor, and medical supervision is necessary until symptoms improve (e.g., until a stool test is performed).

Oral administration

Swallow the tablets with water, preferably in the evening. The tablet can be taken whole, chewed, or crushed to facilitate swallowing. The dividing line on the tablet only facilitates crushing to facilitate swallowing and does not allow for division into equal doses.
Before giving the tablet to a small child, crush the tablet. Always supervise the child while taking this medicine.
No special diet or laxatives are necessary during treatment.

Adults and children over 2 years of age

  • Pinworms100 mg (1 tablet) as a single dose. Due to the risk of frequent re-infections with parasites, it is recommended to repeat the treatment after 2-4 weeks.
  • Roundworms, whipworms, hookworms, and mixed infections200 mg per day (1 tablet in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening) for three consecutive days.

Use in children over 2 years of age

For pinworms, roundworms, whipworms, hookworms, or mixed infections, the dosage is the same as for adults, regardless of the child's weight and age.

Use in children under 2 years of age

Children under 2 years of age, see section 2 "Important information before taking Vermox".

Overdose of Vermox

Accidental overdose may cause abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
In patients treated with higher doses for a long time, reversible liver function disorders (hepatitis), kidney inflammation (interstitial nephritis), and decreased white blood cell count (neutropenia) have been observed.
If you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist or go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital. Take the package and package leaflet with you.

Missed dose of Vermox

Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Take the next dose at the usual time, then continue taking the medicine as your doctor has told you.

Stopping treatment with Vermox

If you stop taking Vermox, the treatment may not be effective.
If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Medicine questions

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4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
When Vermox is used at recommended doses, it usually does not cause any problems.
If you experience any of the following symptoms:

  • allergic reactions (including anaphylaxis), such as angioedema (sudden allergic swelling of the skin and mucous membranes of the face, throat, mouth, or tongue), skin rash, urticaria, difficulty breathing, feeling of weakness,
  • severe skin reactions with spreading rash with blisters and peeling skin, especially around the mouth, nose, eyes, and genitals (Stevens-Johnson syndrome) or severe skin peeling (toxic epidermal necrolysis),
  • fatigue, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, vomiting, pale stools, dark urine, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (hepatitis),
  • frequent infections (neutropenia, agranulocytosis),

stop taking Vermox and contact your doctor immediately.
In clinical trials, not very common (in less than 1 in 100 people) side effects included discomfort in the lower abdomen, bloating, diarrhea, and rash.
During treatment with Vermox, the following side effects have also been reported:

  • Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

abdominal pain.

  • Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

nausea, vomiting.

  • Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):

dizziness.

  • Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):

decreased white blood cell count (neutropenia), allergic reactions (including severe), seizures, liver function disorders, hepatitis, urticaria, hair loss, skin rash, angioedema, severe skin reactions.

The following side effects have been reported very rarely (i.e., may occur in less than 1 in 10,000 people) after taking higher doses and long-term use:

  • significant decrease in white blood cell count (agranulocytosis),
  • kidney inflammation (interstitial nephritis).

Additional side effects in children

Seizures have been reported very rarely in children.

Reporting side effects

If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Drug Safety, Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products, Al. Jerozolimskie 181C, 02-222 Warsaw, Tel.: +48 22 49 21 301, Fax: +48 22 49 21 309, website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl. Side effects can also be reported to the marketing authorization holder. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. How to store Vermox

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
No special precautions for storage are necessary.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton and blister after (EXP). The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What Vermox contains

  • -The active substance is mebendazole. Each tablet contains 100 mg of mebendazole.
  • -The other ingredients are: sodium lauryl sulfate, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, sodium saccharin, talc, corn starch, lactose monohydrate.

What Vermox looks like and contents of the pack

Almost white, flat tablets in the shape of a disc, with beveled edges and a slight, characteristic odor, with "VERMOX" printed on one side and a dividing line on the other side of the tablet.
The surface of the dividing line is white.
6 tablets in PVC/Aluminum blisters, in a cardboard box.

Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer

Gedeon Richter Plc.
Gyömrői út 19-21
1103 Budapest
Hungary
For more information, contact:
GEDEON RICHTER POLSKA Sp. z o.o.
ul. ks. J. Poniatowskiego 5
05-825 Grodzisk Mazowiecki
Tel. +48 (22)755 96 48
[email protected]

Date of last revision of the package leaflet:

  • Vermox
  • Country of registration
  • Dosage form
    Tablets, 100 mg
  • ATC code
    P02CA01
  • Active substance
  • Prescription required
    Yes
  • Manufacturer
  • Importer
    Gedeon Richter Plc.
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Discuss questions about Vermox, including use, safety considerations and prescription review, subject to medical assessment and local regulations.

Doctor
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Andrei Popov

General medicinePain medicine7 years of experience

Dr. Andrei Popov is a family physician with specialized training in the management of chronic pain. He provides video consultations for adults in Spain and across Europe: whether you have been living with pain for months that no one has been able to properly explain, or you need to resolve a health issue without waiting weeks for an appointment.

His approach is clear: to listen, organize your case, and provide you with a practical roadmap based on evidence-based medicine and adapted to your medical history and personal needs.

Pain: how he can help

  • Chronic pain (more than 3 months
  • Migraine and recurrent or high-intensity headaches
  •  Neck, lower back, back and joint pain
  •  Post-traumatic pain after injuries or surgeries
  •  Pain of neurological origin: neuralgia, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia

General medicine

  • Frequent respiratory infections (cold, flu, persistent cough)
  • Hypertension, diabetes and metabolic disorders
  • Review of laboratory tests and MRI/CT reports (explained in clear language)
  • Preventive medicine and health monitoring
  • Second opinions and treatment adjustments (when clinically appropriate)

What the consultation is like
 Each session lasts up to 30 minutes. We review symptoms, medical history, medications and any tests you provide, and you finish the consultation with a clear treatment plan, defined next steps, and criteria to understand when follow-up may be needed. If warning signs are detected, he will clearly advise whether you need in-person care or urgent medical attention.

Book a video appointment
€86
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Yevgen Yakovenko

Family medicine12 years of experience

Dr. Yevgen Yakovenko is a licensed surgeon and general practitioner in Spain and Germany. He specialises in general, paediatric, and oncological surgery, internal medicine, and pain management. He offers online consultations for adults and children, combining surgical precision with therapeutic support. Dr Yakovenko works with patients across different countries and provides care in Ukrainian, Russian, English, and Spanish.

Areas of medical expertise:

  • Acute and chronic pain: headaches, muscle and joint pain, back pain, abdominal pain, postoperative pain. Identifying the cause, selecting treatment, and creating a care plan.
  • Internal medicine: heart, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, urinary system. Management of chronic conditions, symptom control, second opinions.
  • Pre- and postoperative care: risk assessment, decision-making support, follow-up after surgery, rehabilitation strategies.
  • General and paediatric surgery: hernias, appendicitis, congenital conditions, both planned and urgent surgeries.
  • Injuries and trauma: bruises, fractures, sprains, soft tissue damage, wound care, dressing, referral when in-person care is required.
  • Oncological surgery: diagnosis review, treatment planning, and long-term follow-up.
  • Obesity treatment and weight management: a medical approach to weight loss, including assessment of underlying causes, evaluation of comorbidities, development of a personalised plan (nutrition, physical activity, pharmacotherapy if needed), and ongoing progress monitoring.
  • Imaging interpretation: analysis of ultrasound, CT, MRI, and X-ray results, surgical planning based on imaging data.
  • Second opinions and medical navigation: clarifying diagnoses, reviewing current treatment plans, helping patients choose the best course of action.

Experience and qualifications:

  • 12+ years of clinical experience in university hospitals in Germany and Spain.
  • International education: Ukraine – Germany – Spain.
  • Member of the German Society of Surgeons (BDC).
  • Certified in radiological diagnostics and robotic surgery.
  • Active participant in international medical conferences and research.

Dr Yakovenko explains complex topics in a clear, accessible way. He works collaboratively with patients to analyse health issues and make evidence-based decisions. His approach is grounded in clinical excellence, scientific accuracy, and respect for each individual.

If you are unsure about a diagnosis, preparing for surgery, or want to discuss your test results – Dr Yakovenko will help you evaluate your options and move forward with confidence.

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Doctor
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Lina Travkina

Family medicine13 years of experience

Dr. Lina Travkina is a licensed family and preventive medicine doctor based in Italy. She provides online consultations for adults and children, supporting patients across all stages of care – from acute symptom management to long-term health monitoring and prevention.

Areas of medical care include:

  • Respiratory conditions: colds, flu, acute and chronic bronchitis, mild to moderate pneumonia, bronchial asthma.
  • ENT and eye conditions: sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, otitis, infectious and allergic conjunctivitis.
  • Digestive issues: gastritis, acid reflux (GERD), IBS, dyspepsia, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, functional bowel symptoms, intestinal infections.
  • Urological and infectious diseases: acute and recurrent cystitis, bladder and kidney infections, prevention of recurrent UTIs, asymptomatic bacteriuria.
  • Chronic conditions: hypertension, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders, excess weight.
  • Neurological and general symptoms: headache, migraine, dizziness, fatigue, sleep disturbances, reduced concentration, anxiety, asthenia.
  • Chronic pain support: back, neck, joint, and muscle pain, tension syndromes, pain associated with osteochondrosis and chronic conditions.

Additional care areas:

  • Preventive consultations and check-up planning.
  • Medical advice and follow-up consultations.
  • Test interpretation and diagnostic guidance.
  • Structured support for undiagnosed complaints.
  • Second opinion on diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Nutritional and lifestyle support for vitamin deficiencies, anaemia, metabolic issues.
  • Post-operative recovery support and pain management.
  • Preconception counselling and postpartum support.
  • Immunity support and strategies to reduce frequency of infections.

Dr. Travkina combines evidence-based medicine with an attentive, personalised approach. Her consultations focus not only on treatment, but also on prevention, recovery, and long-term wellbeing.

If during the consultation it becomes clear that your case requires in-person assessment or specialised care outside of her scope, the session will be terminated and the payment fully refunded.

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Dmytro Horobets

Family medicineEndocrinology7 years of experience

Dr. Dmytro Horobets is a licensed family medicine physician in Poland, specialising in endocrinology, diabetology, obesity management, gastroenterology, pediatrics, general surgery, and pain medicine. He offers online consultations for adults and children, providing personalised medical support for a wide range of acute and chronic health concerns.

Areas of expertise:

  • Endocrinology: diabetes type 1 and type 2, prediabetes, thyroid disorders, metabolic syndrome, hormonal imbalance.
  • Obesity medicine: structured weight management plans, nutritional counselling, obesity-related health risks.
  • Gastroenterology: acid reflux (GERD), gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), liver and biliary conditions.
  • Pediatric care: infections, respiratory symptoms, digestive issues, growth and development monitoring.
  • General surgery support: pre- and post-surgical consultations, wound care, rehabilitation.
  • Pain management: chronic and acute pain, back pain, joint pain, post-traumatic pain syndromes.
  • Cardiovascular health: hypertension, cholesterol control, risk assessment for heart disease.
  • Preventive medicine: regular check-ups, health screenings, long-term management of chronic conditions.

Dr. Horobets combines evidence-based medicine with a patient-centred approach. He carefully evaluates each patient’s medical history and symptoms, offering clear explanations and structured treatment plans adapted to individual needs.

Whether you need help managing diabetes, tackling weight-related health issues, interpreting lab results, or receiving general family medicine support, Dr. Horobets provides professional online care tailored to your specific health goals.

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Nuno Tavares Lopes

Family medicineGeneral medicine18 years of experience

Dr. Nuno Tavares Lopes is a licensed physician in Portugal with 17 years of experience in emergency medicine, family and general practice, and public health. He is the Director of Medical and Public Health Services at an international healthcare network and serves as an external consultant for the WHO and ECDC.

  • Emergency care: infections, fever, chest/abdominal pain, minor injuries, paediatric emergencies
  • Family medicine: hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, chronic disease management
  • Travel medicine: pre-travel advice, vaccinations, fit-to-fly certificates, travel-related illnesses
  • Sexual and reproductive health: PrEP, STD prevention, counselling, treatment
  • Weight management and wellness: personalised weight loss programmes, lifestyle guidance
  • Skin and ENT issues: acne, eczema, allergies, rashes, sore throat, sinusitis
  • Pain management: acute and chronic pain, post-surgical care
  • Public health: prevention, health screenings, long-term monitoring
  • Sick leave (Baixa médica) connected to Segurança Social in Portugal
  • IMT medical certificates for driving licence exchange
Dr. Nuno Tavares Lopes provides medical support for patients using GLP-1 medications (Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus) as part of a weight loss strategy. He offers individualised treatment planning, regular follow-up, dose adjustment, and advice on combining medication with sustainable lifestyle changes. Consultations follow the medical standards accepted in Europe.

Dr. Lopes also provides interpretation of medical tests, follow-up care for complex patients, and multilingual support. Whether for urgent concerns or long-term care, he helps patients act with clarity and confidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a prescription required for Vermox?

Vermox requires a prescription in Poland. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.

What is the active substance in Vermox?

The active ingredient in Vermox is mebendazole. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.

Who manufactures Vermox?

Vermox is manufactured by Gedeon Richter Plc.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.

Which doctors can assess the use of Vermox online?

Doctors such as Family doctors, Psychiatrists, Dermatologists, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Gastroenterologists, Pulmonologists, Nephrologists, Rheumatologists, Hematologists, Infectious disease physicians, Allergists, Geriatricians, Paediatricians, Oncologists may assess whether Vermox is appropriate, depending on your situation and local regulations. You can book an online consultation to discuss your symptoms and possible next steps.

How to buy Vermox in Spain?

Spain has a well-developed healthcare infrastructure across major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville. Pharmacies are widely available and operate under strict regulations, ensuring access to prescribed medications.

You can buy Vermox in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, or Valencia at any local pharmacy with a valid prescription.

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What are the alternatives to Vermox?

Other medicines with the same active substance (mebendazole) include Vermox, Vermox, Zentel. These may have different brand names or formulations but contain the same therapeutic ingredient. Always consult a doctor before switching or starting a new medicine.

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