What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Praziquantel | Mebendazole | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A dewormer | A dewormer |
| Used for | Praziquantel tablets are indicated in patients aged 1 year and older for the treatment of the following infections: Schistosomiasis due to all species of schistosoma (for example, Schistosoma mekongi, Schistosoma japonicum, Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma… | VERMOX™ CHEWABLE is indicated for the treatment of patients one year of age and older with gastrointestinal infections caused by Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm) and Trichuris trichiura (whipworm). VERMOX™ CHEWABLE is an anthelmintic indicated for the treatmen… |
| Children | For pediatric patients under 6 years of age, the tablets may be crushed or disintegrated and mixed with semi-solid food or liquid. | See Full Prescribing Information for administration instructions for patients who have difficulty chewing the tablets The safety and effectiveness of VERMOX™ CHEWABLE 500 mg tablets have been established in pediatric patients 1 to 16 years of age. |
| Prescription (U.S.) | Yes | Yes |
| Common side effects | The following serious or otherwise important adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Clinical Deterioration [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Central Nervous System (CNS) Effects [see Warnings and Precaution… | Adverse reactions reported in clinical trials were anorexia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting and rash. ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-JANSSEN (… |
| Pregnancy | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Published studies have not identified an association with praziquantel use during pregnancy and major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes (see D… | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary The available published literature on mebendazole use in pregnant women has not reported a clear association between mebendazole and a potential risk of major birth defects… |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
Check them togetherPraziquantel is a dewormer and Mebendazole is a dewormer. Praziquantel is used for: Praziquantel tablets are indicated in patients aged 1 year and older for the treatment of the following infections: Schistosomiasis due to all species of schistosoma (for example, Schistosoma mekongi, Schistosoma japonicum, Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma… Mebendazole is used for: VERMOX™ CHEWABLE is indicated for the treatment of patients one year of age and older with gastrointestinal infections caused by Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm) and Trichuris trichiura (whipworm). VERMOX™ CHEWABLE is an anthelmintic indicated for the treatmen…
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.