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Ovex Mebendazole Tablets
£4.99
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How to use
- Ovex Mebendazole Tablets are typically used for treating and preventing worm infections. Follow these steps to use this medication:
- Take the tablet by mouth with water. It can be taken with or without food.
- The dosage depends on your medical condition and how well you respond to treatment. It ranges from one single dose to several doses spread over a few days.
- For children between 2 and 10 years, chew the tablet before swallowing.
- If the infection is not cleared up within 3 weeks, inform your healthcare provider.
- Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions on dosage and timing for taking Ovex Mebendazole Tablets.
Main Ingredients
- Mebendazole, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, talc, maize starch, sodium saccharin, magnesium stearate, cottonseed oil-hydrogenated, orange flavor, colloidal anhydrous silica
Side Effects & Cautions
Side Effects:
- Rare side effects can occur including rash, hair loss or liver problems.
- May cause upset stomach, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea.
- If used for a long period of time, mebendazole can result in anemia or a decrease in white blood cells.
- May cause headache, dizziness or increased liver enzymes.
- Consult doctor if pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medication.
- Do not exceed recommended dosage without doctor's advice.
- Patients with liver disease or poor liver function should use this medication cautiously.
- May interact with other drugs, always inform your doctor about other medications you are taking.
- Not advised for children under 2 years old without doctor's prescription.
- It is vital to thoroughly wash hands and maintain cleanliness to avoid re-infection.
- Do not use if you are allergic to Mebendazole or any of the tablet's ingredients.
- Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or children under the age of 2.
- This medication might interact with other drugs, inform your doctor about any other medication you are taking.
- In case of overdosage, seek immediate medical help.
- May cause dizziness or drowsiness, refrain from driving or using machinery until you know how the medication affects you.
- If symptoms persist after completing the treatment, consult with a healthcare professional.
