Mebendazole
Emverm is a brand-name anthelmintic medication containing mebendazole, used to treat various parasitic worm infections such as pinworm, roundworm, whipworm, and hookworm infections. It is typically prescribed as a single-dose treatment or short-term therapy and is suitable for both adults and children.
Emverm is an anti-parasitic medication used to treat common intestinal worm infections.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1737783
- Generic
- Emverm
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Emverm treats infections caused by parasitic worms including pinworm (enterobiasis), roundworm (ascariasis), whipworm (trichuriasis), and hookworm infections. It is commonly prescribed for family or household members when one member has a pinworm infection to prevent spread.
Emverm works by inhibiting the parasites' ability to absorb nutrients, effectively starving them. It interferes with the parasites' microtubule formation, which is essential for their cellular structure and function, leading to their death or expulsion from the body.
Emverm should be taken exactly as prescribed by a healthcare provider. Tablets may be chewed, swallowed whole, or crushed. Hand hygiene and environmental cleaning are important during treatment to prevent reinfection. Common side effects may include stomach pain or diarrhea. A follow-up stool sample may be needed to confirm the infection has cleared.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed July 26, 2026. · Read our editorial policy