Mebendazole does not kill the eggs of the worm. This is why you may need to take another dose 2 weeks later to help prevent reinfection. The medicine should start to work straight away but it may take several days to kill all the worms. It is important that you take the medicine as a pharmacist or doctor tells you.
How long does it take for a worming tablet to be absorbed?
One of these ingredients starts taking effect in as little as 30 minutes, however it can take up to 2-3 days for some types of worm to be killed.
How long does it take for worms to go away with medication?
Treatment to get rid of worms If you have worms, a GP will prescribe medicine to kill them. You take this for 1 to 3 days. The people you live with may also need to be treated.
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