Product Use
Ovex Family Pack is a medicine which is used to treat threadworm (sometimes known as pinworm) infections of the gut. The tablets contain mebendazole, which is one of a group of medicines called ‘anthelmintics’. This medicine is for use in adults and children aged over 2 years.
Cautions
Before taking this medicine
This medicine is suitable for most adults and children, but a few
people should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor
or pharmacist.
Do not use this medicine…
■ If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients.
■ If you are pregnant or think you are pregnant.
If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist
without using Ovex Suspension
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist…
■ If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance
to some sugars.
■ If you are taking any other medicines, including:
■ Metronidazole (a drug used to treat bacterial and protozoan
infections) as a serious skin reaction can rarely occur.
■ Cimetidine (used to treat excess stomach acidity).
If you are not sure about any of the medicines you are taking, show the bottle or pack to your pharmacist. If any of the bullet points apply to you now or in the past, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, or think you might be pregnant. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine if you are breast-feeding.
Special warnings about this medicine
Since threadworms can spread very easily, it is strongly recommended that all the family (except pregnant, breast-feeding women or children under 2 years) are treated at the same time and that suitable hygiene precautions are followed to prevent re-infection.
