Ovex 100mg Tablet · Online Uk Pharmacy

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Ovex 100mg Tablet

Before we start - have you read the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) for this medicine?

The leaflet explains the dose, who should not take it, and the side effects. Ask us if you do not have a copy.

Yes, I have read it Not yet - I will read it before it is taken

Please read the Patient Information Leaflet before this medicine is taken. It explains the dose, who should not take it, and the side effects.

Are you - the person placing this order - 18 or over?

You must be 18 or over to buy from us. The medicine itself may be for others in your household.

Yes, 18 or over No, under 18

We are not able to supply this medicine to anyone under 18.

Are the symptoms typical of threadworm - an itchy bottom (especially at night), or tiny white thread-like worms seen?

Ovex treats threadworm. Other tummy or bottom symptoms may need different advice.

Yes No, or I'm not sure

If the symptoms are not typical of threadworm, please speak to a pharmacist before treating.

Is everyone who will take this medicine aged 2 or over?

Ovex is for adults and children aged 2 and over. Children under 2 need a doctor's advice.

Yes, all 2 or over No - someone is under 2

For children under 2, please speak to your GP before treating - hygiene measures are usually advised instead.

Is anyone who will take this medicine pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding? No Yes, or possibly

Mebendazole is generally avoided in pregnancy, especially the first 3 months, and reviewed when breastfeeding. A pharmacist will advise - hygiene measures may be recommended instead.

Has anyone who will take this medicine ever had an allergic reaction to mebendazole (Ovex)? No Yes

This medicine should not be taken by anyone who has reacted to mebendazole before. Please speak to a pharmacist.

Is anyone who will take this medicine taking metronidazole (an antibiotic, sometimes called Flagyl)?

Mebendazole taken with metronidazole has been linked to a rare but serious skin reaction.

No Yes, or not sure

Mebendazole and metronidazole together can rarely cause a serious skin reaction. A pharmacist will review before any supply.

Do you understand that the whole household usually needs treating at the same time, that hygiene measures (hand-washing and washing bedding) are important, and that a second dose after 2 weeks may be needed? Yes, I understand No / I am not sure

Treating the whole household at once and following hygiene measures gives the best chance of clearing threadworm. Ask the pharmacist if anything is unclear.