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Ovex Tablets

Category
Antacids and Gastrointestinal
Manufacturer
KENVUE
Pack size
1, Family pack (4)
RRP
£5.69, £13.29
Legal Status
(P) , (P)

Uses

Treatment of Enterobius vermicularis (threadworm).

Format and Ingredients

Orange flavoured tablet containing:

Mebendazole 100mg

Dosage

Adults and children over 2 years: 1 tablet chewed, crushed or swallowed whole. Children should be supervised when they take this medicine and the tablet crushed before giving to a young child. Ovex suspension should be considered for patients such as young children who are unable to swallow the tablet. A second tablet can be taken after 2 weeks if reinfection is suspected. It is recommended that all members of the family are treated at the same time. Not to be given under 2 years or in pregnancy.