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S1 VERMOX^® Suspension. Each 5 ml suspension contains 100 mg Mebendazole Polymorph C. Reg. No. K/12/206

S1 VERMOX^® 100 mg tablets. Each tablet contains 100 mg Mebendazole Polymorph C. Reg. No. G/12/105.

S1 VERMOX^® 500 mg tablets. Each tablet contains 500 mg Mebendazole Polymorph C. Reg. No. W/12/42.

For full prescribing information refer to the Professional Information approved by the medicines regulatory authority.