What Are Pills For Worms?
Worm Pills are a type of medicine for treating worms. It’s used mainly for infections of the gut such as threadworms (sometimes known as pinworms) and other less common worm infections (whipworm, roundworm and hookworm). It works by stopping worms from using sugar (glucose) to live.
For the treatment of pinworm infections, the medication is usually given as a single dose. If necessary, a second treatment may be given in a few weeks. For other types of common worm infections (such as roundworm, hookworm), take mebendazole by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually twice a day (in the morning and in the evening) for 3 days. If necessary, a second treatment may be given in a few weeks. For other types of infections, follow your doctor’s directions. Your doctor may order you to take this medication more often than twice a day and for longer than 3 days.
It is very important to continue taking this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses. Keep taking this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection.
Pills For Worms In South Africa?
In SA, it is recommended to deworm your whole family every 6 months to break the cycle of infection. VERMOX® 3-day multidose tablets or syrup – provides effective cover for all the common types of intestinal worms found in adults and children > 1 year.
How Do I Know Of I Have Worms?
find a large worm or large piece of worm in your poo. Have a red, itchy worm-shaped rash on your skin. Have sickness, diarrhea or a stomach ache for longer than 2 weeks. are losing weight for no reason.