[Research progress on the efficacy, metabolism and bioavailability of mebendazole in hydatid disease].

Mebendazole is currently used in the treatment of hydatid disease.Its poor absorption from the gastro-intestinal tract and low bioavailability aroused further research on new formulations of mebendazole to increase the bioa-vailability and improve the therapeutic efficacy.This review summarizes the recent research progress.