Emverm is a US brand name for mebendazole. Learn what it treats, its drug interactions and side effects, and how to get mebendazole prescribed.
Yes. Emverm® is a US brand name for mebendazole — mebendazole 100 mg chewable tablets, distributed by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, and an FDA-approved prescription medicine for certain intestinal worm infections.
One clarification up front: Get It Prescribed prescribes [mebendazole 222 mg capsules](/medications/mebendazole) — the same active ingredient, but a different strength, formulation, and regulatory category (see below). We do not dispense the Emverm brand. If you were prescribed Emverm by another clinician, follow that prescription and that label.
## What Emverm is
Emverm is the brand name for a mebendazole 100 mg chewable tablet; mebendazole is the drug substance inside it. Searches for "Emverm interactions" or "Emverm side effects" are, in substance, questions about mebendazole.
## What mebendazole is
Mebendazole is a benzimidazole anthelmintic — an antiparasitic medicine that works locally in the gastrointestinal tract against intestinal worms. It has been used clinically for decades.
Through Get It Prescribed, mebendazole is supplied as a 222 mg capsule at $3.50 per capsule, following a one-time $50 provider consultation fee that covers both mebendazole and ivermectin if your provider prescribes both. See our [pricing page](/pricing) and [what is mebendazole](/learn/medications/what-is-mebendazole) for background.
Important regulatory distinction: the 222 mg mebendazole capsule we prescribe is a compounded preparation, filled by a PCAB-accredited compounding pharmacy pursuant to a valid prescription written for an individual patient. Compounded preparations are not FDA-approved drug products, and the FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality. Emverm, by contrast, is an FDA-approved manufactured drug product. Same active ingredient — but not the same product, and not interchangeable.
## Emverm vs. compounded mebendazole
| | Emverm | Mebendazole through Get It Prescribed | |---|---|---| | Active ingredient | Mebendazole | Mebendazole | | Strength | 100 mg | 222 mg | | Dosage form | Chewable tablet | Capsule | | Regulatory status | FDA-approved manufactured drug product | Compounded preparation — not FDA-approved | | Source | Distributed by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | Filled by a PCAB-accredited compounding pharmacy | | Prescription required | Yes | Yes — compounded for an individual patient | | Available from Get It Prescribed | No | Yes |
*Note: compounded mebendazole is not a generic of, substitute for, or therapeutic equivalent to Emverm. Compounded preparations are made for an individual patient under a valid prescription and are not reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality.*
## What Emverm treats
According to the FDA-approved Emverm label, the medicine is indicated for the treatment of gastrointestinal infections in patients 2 years of age and older caused by:
- *Enterobius vermicularis* (pinworm) - *Trichuris trichiura* (whipworm) - *Ascaris lumbricoides* (roundworm) - *Ancylostoma duodenale* (hookworm) - *Necator americanus* (hookworm)
On dosing: the prescribing provider determines the regimen, strength, and duration for each patient. Follow the directions on your own prescription label.
## Emverm drug interactions
The Emverm label names exactly one drug interaction: metronidazole. Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) have been reported with the concomitant use of mebendazole and metronidazole, and the label advises avoiding the combination.
SJS and TEN are rare but serious skin reactions and medical emergencies. Because metronidazole is a widely prescribed antibiotic, your provider needs a complete medication list before prescribing — including any recent antibiotics, over-the-counter products, supplements, and known drug allergies. For more, see our guide to [drug interactions](/learn/safety-efficacy/drug-interactions).
## Emverm side effects
The most common adverse reactions in the Emverm labeling are:
- Anorexia (loss of appetite) - Abdominal pain - Diarrhea - Flatulence - Nausea - Vomiting - Rash
Most reported effects are gastrointestinal and mild. Any rash deserves prompt attention given the SJS/TEN warning above. More detail is in our article on [mebendazole side effects](/learn/safety-efficacy/mebendazole-side-effects).
## Who should not take Emverm
Hypersensitivity. The label contraindicates use in patients with a known allergy to mebendazole or to any inactive ingredient in the product.
Pregnancy. Published literature has not shown a clear association between mebendazole and birth defects, but animal studies have shown developmental toxicity at certain doses. This is a conversation to have with a clinician who knows your history.
Children under 2. Safety and effectiveness have not been established below age 2. Get It Prescribed's service is intended for adult patients.
## Emverm vs. ivermectin
These are different medicines: mebendazole is a benzimidazole acting on intestinal worms, while ivermectin is a different drug class with different FDA-approved indications. They are not substitutes. See [ivermectin vs. mebendazole](/compare/ivermectin-vs-mebendazole), and [is Vermox the same as ivermectin](/learn/medications/is-vermox-the-same-as-ivermectin) if you arrived here through another brand name.
## How to get mebendazole prescribed
Mebendazole is prescription-only in the United States. Through Get It Prescribed, you complete an online assessment, an independent licensed provider reviews it — which may include a phone or video consultation depending on your state and the provider's judgment — and a prescription is issued only if clinically appropriate. Prescriptions are not guaranteed.
Cost is a one-time $50 consultation fee, plus $3.50 per 222 mg mebendazole capsule if prescribed (ivermectin, if also prescribed, is $3.00 per E4M 24 mg tablet, and the same fee covers both). Service is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Start at the [mebendazole medication page](/medications/mebendazole), or review [how the process works](/how-it-works) first.
## Related questions
### Is Emverm just mebendazole? Yes. Emverm is a US brand name for mebendazole — specifically the branded 100 mg chewable tablet distributed by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC.
### Does Get It Prescribed dispense Emverm? No. We prescribe mebendazole as a compounded 222 mg capsule — the same active ingredient, but a different strength and formulation, and not the FDA-approved Emverm brand.
### What is the one drug interaction listed for Emverm? Metronidazole. Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis have been reported with concomitant use, and the label advises against taking the two together. Give your provider a complete medication list before starting.
### What are the most common Emverm side effects? Loss of appetite, abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, and rash. Report any rash to a clinician promptly.
### Is Emverm the same as ivermectin? No. Emverm contains mebendazole, a different drug from ivermectin, in a different class, with different FDA-approved indications.
### Can I buy Emverm or mebendazole over the counter? No. Mebendazole products, including Emverm, are prescription-only in the United States. A licensed provider must evaluate you before one can be prescribed and dispensed.
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## Sources - [DailyMed: EMVERM (mebendazole) chewable tablet label](https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a8c46363-f739-4f6e-bca8-1ce5e8d3f78d) — official FDA-approved prescribing information, including indications, interactions, and adverse reactions. - [MedlinePlus: Mebendazole](https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682315.html) — consumer drug information from the National Library of Medicine. - [WHO: Soil-transmitted helminth infections](https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/soil-transmitted-helminth-infections) — background on the intestinal worm infections mebendazole treats.