Cambendazole is an anthelmintic drug capable of eliminating various types of intestinal worms, especially Ancylostoma caninum, Toxocara canis, Toxocara cati and Strongyloides stercoralis, being the medicine of choice in the treatment of strongyloidiasis.
This drug can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade name Cambem; however, it may also be associated with other substances, such as Mebendazole, to form a drug with a broader action spectrum against other types of worms, such as Tapeworm.
Price
The price of Cambem can vary from 10 to 20 reais, depending on the form of the presentation, since the medicine can be purchased as adult tablets or syrup for children.
What is it for
Cambendazole is indicated for the treatment of chronic or disseminated strongyloidiasis, and may be used after treatment with thiabendazole if it has not shown results against the disease.
How to take
The recommended dose varies according to the form of presentation and age, and general recommendations indicate:
| Age | Tablets | Syrup |
| 2 to 6 years | ---- | 10 mL |
| 7 to 12 years | 1 tablet | 20 mL |
| Children over 12 and adults | 2 tablets | ---- |
The dose should be taken during the meal and repeated 10 days later. In case of forgetfulness, the second dose should be taken as soon as possible.
Main side effects
Side effects are rare, however, the most common include belly pain, nausea, diarrhea, excess intestinal gas, dizziness, headache, tiredness and drowsiness.
Who should not take
This medicine should not be used by pregnant women, women who are breast-feeding, children under 2 years of age, and people with allergy to cambendazole or any of the other ingredients of the formula.
