Mebendazole: What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Mebendazole
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking mebendazole?
Before taking mebendazole, tell your doctor about any other medical conditions that you have.
 | Mebendazole is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take mebendazole without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. |
 | It is not known whether mebendazole passes into breast milk and how it might affect a nursing baby. Do not take mebendazole without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
 | Children younger than 2 years of age should not take mebendazole unless otherwise directed by your doctor. |
| Last updated: | February 13, 2004 |
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