OVEX Tabs 1s
Mebendazole
Pack Size: 1s
For the treatment of gastrointestinal infestations of Enterobius vermicularis (threadworm).
Tablet
Ovex 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’.
Adults and children aged 2 years and older
Effective treatment from threadworm in 1 dose.
Single tablet pack
One tablet, chewed or swallowed whole. Crush the tablet before giving to a young child. It is recommended that all family members are
treated at the same time to avoid re-infection and that a second dose is taken after two weeks if re-infection is suspected. Always supervise a child while they are taking this medicine. Ovex Suspension should be considered for patients such as young children who are unable to swallow the tablet.
Date of preparation: May 2023
UK-ACA-2300275