Definition of "thiabendazole" []

• A white compound, C10H7N3S, used medically as an antifungal agent and as an anthelmintic. (noun)

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• "Begin now giving hookworm medicine such as thiabendazole and folic acid (see Where There Is No Doctor)."
• "· Give metronidazole or thiabendazole to help reduce discomfort and make it easier to slowly pull out the worm."
• "Dosage for thiabendazole - (25 mg./kg./day): - 500 mg. tablets or mixture with 1 gm. in 5 mg -"