Ovex Family Pack - 4 Tablets

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  • Ovex Family Pack - 4 Tablets

Ovex Family Pack - 4 Tablets

From£7.89
  • Medication features

    Ovex Family Pack 4 Tablets is a product that stops threadworm infections (sometimes called pinworm) in the gut. The Ovex Family Pack functions by depriving the threadworms in your system of the sugars they need to stay alive. Threadworm is infectious. If just one family member gets it, it can contaminate the rest of your family incredibly quickly. Ovex Family Pack 4 Tablets are suitable for young children over two years old and adults, but seek medical advice before using this product. The active ingredient in the tablets is Mebendazole, which is known as an ‘anthelmintic’.

    • Fast and effective treatment for threadworm
    • Treats all family members
    • Suitable for adults and children

Overview

NOTE: After selecting this product, you will need to complete a short assessment, so we can make sure this medication is suitable for you. Pricing is provided as a reference only. The final decision on issuing this medication remains with our Prescriber / Pharmacist.

Ovex is an effective treatment for threadworms. It contains the active ingredient mebendazole, which works fast to eradicate the infestation within the gut by preventing the worms from absorbing sugar. If the worm is unable to absorb sugar then it is unable to sustain life. It is key for the whole family to be treated and not just the patient who shows symptoms.

FAQ

  • What are Ovex Family Pack 4 Tablets?

    Ovex Family Pack 4 is an effective treatment for threadworms and is suitable for all family members. It contains the active ingredient mebendazole, which works rapidly to eradicate the infestation within the gut by preventing the worms from absorbing sugar. If the worm is unable to absorb sugar then it is unable to sustain life. It is key for the whole family to be treated and not just the patient who shows symptoms.

  • What happens if the worms don't go away after taking Ovex tablets?

    A dose may be repeated after two weeks if symptoms persist. If this doesn't take care of the problem then you should seek further medical advice. 

  • How many doses come in one Ovex Family Pack 4?

    There are four individual doses per pack. Taking just a single dose of Ovex tablets will destroy threadworms. But, it may not kill their eggs completely. Thus, failing to eliminate the threadworm eggs leads to re-infection and may also contaminate others. We recommend that all the family members (excluding pregnant women or breast feeding women and young children under two) take the Ovex tablets family pack simultaneously. Take suitable precautions to prevent re-infection.

  • How Do Ovex Tablets Work?

    The Ovex tablets family pack stops the threadworms from absorbing the sugars that keep them alive and prevent re-infection. Just one tablet of the Ovex tablets family pack will kill pinworms. It won't destroy their eggs.

    The Ovex family pack contains active ingredients, such as Mebendazole. It’s an ‘anthelmintic’ that treats threadworms by robbing the threadworms in your body of the sugars they need to stay alive. Once you’ve taken a dose of mebendazole, you should see an improvement in your symptoms within just a few days, as the worms begin to die out. If your symptoms persist, you may need to take a second tablet after two weeks.

  • Can I crush the Ovex tablets?

    Ovex tablets are suitable for swallowing whole, chewing, or crushing.

Side Effects

Very rarely a patient may experience abdominal discomfort, which can include nausea and vomiting. 

Other

Info Leaflet

Before taking Ovex Family Pack 4, regardless of whether it's are over-the-counter or prescription-only, it is essential always to read the patient information leaflet.

Patient Information Leaflet

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