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WARNINGS There is no evidence that mebendazole, even at high doses, is effective for hydatid disease. There have been rare reports of neutropenia and agranulocytosis when mebendazole was taken for prolonged periods and at dosages substantially above those recommended.
ADVERSE REACTIONS Gastrointestinal Transient symptoms of abdominal pain and diarrhea in cases of massive infection and expulsion of worms. Hypersensitivity Rash, urticaria and angioedema have been observed on rare occasions. Central Nervous System Very rare cases of convulsions have been reported. Liver There have been liver function test elevations [AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT), and GGT] and rare reports of hepatitis when mebendazole was taken for prolonged periods and at dosages substantially above those recommended. Hematologic Neutropenia and agranulocytosis. (See WARNINGS ).