Sta 500mg Tablet
Johnson & Johnson Ltd

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USED FOR:
Parasitic worm infections

COMPOSITION:
Mebendazole (500mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Sta 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Sta 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Sta 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Sta 500mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Sta 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sta 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Mebendazole   500mg

Uses of Sta Tablet
Sta 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of parasitic worm infections.

How to use Sta Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sta 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Sta Tablet works
Mebendazole belongs to a class of medicines called as anti-helmintics. It acts by inhibiting glucose uptake by larvae and adult helminthes; thereby killing them..

Side Effects:

Common Headache, Nausea, Fever, Hair loss, Vomiting, Abnormal liver function tests, Dizziness, Abdominal pain, Vertigo.

Expert advice for Sta Tablet
Do not take the medicine if you are allergic to it or to any other content in the medicine.Avoid taking mebendazole If you are suffering from any brain disorder.Take special precaution while taking mebendazole if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.This medicine is not recommended for children less than 2 years old.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does alcohol affect mebendazole?
The effect of alcohol on mebendazole is not known. However, it is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking mebendazole. Always consult your doctor regarding its use

Q. Does Sta kill tapeworms/ roundworms/ pinworms?
Sta is effective against tapeworms, roundworms, pinworms

Q. Does Sta cause diarrhea?
Yes. Sta causing diarrhea is uncommon.Consult your doctor if you experience such side effect.

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