Which of the following statement is false regarding mebendazole?
Mebendazole is a benzimidazole derivative with antihelmintic effect. It causes degeneration of parasite's cytoplasmic microtubules and thereby selectively and irreversibly blocks glucose uptake in susceptible adult intestine-dwelling helminths and their tissue-dwelling larvae. Mebendazole has shown embryotoxic and teratogenic activity. It's contraindicated in pregnancy as with the case albendazole.
Safe in pregnancy
Broad spectrum antihelmenthic
It is effective against egg and adults
It act on cytoplasmic microtubules