Can you buy COMBANTRIN over the counter?

Can you buy COMBANTRIN over the counter?

Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole is a single dose treatment for threadworm in adults and children of 2 years and over. Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole is available without a prescription.

When is the best time to take COMBANTRIN?

Take a single dose, after food. As threadworm is highly contagious, it is important to treat ALL the family, including mum and dad. All human worming products will treat only adult worms present in the intestine at the time of taking the medication.

How often can you give COMBANTRIN?

Adults and children of 2 years and over : 1 chocolate square (100mg) twice each day for 3 consecutive days. Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole chocolate squares may be taken with or without food.

How is COMBANTRIN used for adults?

Combantrin -1 Tablets may be taken with or without food. The tablet may be chewed or swallowed whole with fluids. All it takes is one tablet, once only for each member of your family, regardless of body weight.

What are the side effects of COMBANTRIN?

Side effects: Upset stomach, loss of appetite, headache; dizziness; drowsiness; and difficulty sleeping; rash.

What worms does COMBANTRIN treat?

COMBANTRIN® is effective against threadworm, and the rarer worms hookworm and roundworm only. If you suspect you have tapeworms, you should see your doctor. Diagnosing a tapeworm infection may require a stool sample to identify the type of worm.

What happens when you take COMBANTRIN?

Mebendazole is the active ingredient in COMBANTRIN®-1, which works by killing threadworms – in a single dose*. Mebendazole effectively prevents the worm from absorbing the vital glucose it needs to survive. Without being able to absorb glucose, the worm eventually loses its energy and dies.

Does COMBANTRIN work right away?

This medication is typically used to eliminate intestinal worms. It requires several days to take effect.

Are there any side effects to taking Combantrin?

Side effects are unusual, however some people may experience nausea and very rarely, vomiting. This is usually short term and no treatment is required. COMBANTRIN ® is available in-store and online in many leading pharmacies. Buying online?

How is COMBANTRIN used to treat threadworm?

An Effective Threadworm Treatment. COMBANTRIN ® is a highly effective treatment to rid the body of threadworm infections – just one dosage of COMBANTRIN ® or COMBANTRIN ®-1 kills adult worms within the body, either through paralysis with COMBANTRIN ® or by preventing them from absorbing the glucose they need to survive – with COMBANTRIN ®-1.

When to take a second dose of Combantrin?

They will not treat the eggs or immature worms and will not protect you or your children from contracting threadworms if they are exposed to them again. So it’s advisable to check roughly 2-4 weeks after the initial dose to ensure a second dose is not required if symptoms persist/reinfestation occurs.

How much does a square of Combantrin weigh?

Dosage Chart APPROX AGE* WEIGHT RANGE No. OF SQUARES Below 1 Year Consult your doctor 1-5 years 10-25 kg 1-2 6-10 years 26-45 kg 3-4 11-13 years 45-56 kg 5