Mebendazole is a type of medicine for treating worms. It is used mainly for infections of the gut such as threadworms (sometimes known as pinworms) and other less common worm infections (whipworm, roundworm and hookworm). You can buy mebendazole from a pharmacy.
Can I get over the counter medicine for worms?
Medication. Mebendazole is the main medication used to treat threadworm infections. It can be bought over the counter from your local pharmacy or prescribed by your GP. It's available as a chewable tablet or a liquid.
Can a pharmacist treat worms?
A pharmacist can help with threadworms Treat everyone in your household, even if they do not have symptoms. Tell the pharmacist if you need to treat a child under 2, or if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Treatment might not be suitable and you may need to speak to a GP.
How do you deworm a adult?
A single dose of albendazole (400mg) or mebendazole (500mg) can be given to prevent parasitic infection in adults. In the case of pregnant women, deworming medication is given after the first trimester. The medication is given twice a year in regions where the predominance of parasites is more than 50%.
What drug can I use to deworm?
There are several medicines that may be used to treat worm infections - they are sometimes called anthelmintics.Levamisole.Niclosamide.Praziquantel.Albendazole.Diethylcarbamazine.Ivermectin.Tiabendazole.Worm Medicine (Anthelmintics) | Mebendazole, Vermox, Ovex | Patient
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