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Can I buy tapeworm medication over-the-counter?

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Created: 2022-04-04 07:48:12

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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 tapeworm medication?

Elanco's Tapeworm Dewormer for Dogs and Cats is a simple and effective over-the-counter option for removing tapeworms from your dogs and cats at home. Tapeworms shed segments visible to the naked eye in your pet's stool, fur or bedding, resembling dried rice or sesame seeds.

Can you buy deworming over-the-counter?

This treatment plan can include a deworming prescription medication or a recommended over-the-counter product. Dewormers can be found in chewable, tablet and liquid forms.

Can tapeworm be treated at home?

Even though oral medications are effective for tapeworms, there's research suggesting that some natural and home remedies can also fight intestinal worms. In one study, different dosages of papaya seed infusions and varied amounts of whole papaya seeds were given to chickens infected with intestinal parasites.

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