Use code HEALTHFNDD for free next day delivery on selected medicines and treatments, order by 8pm - online only
See details below, always read the label
In order to buy non-prescription medicines you must be a registered user of our site as we are obliged to record your transaction history. We also ask that you complete our questionnaire so our pharmacy team can check that this product is suitable for you to buy.
You cannot add this item to the customer's basket
Disabled or chronically sick people can claim VAT relief on purchases for personal or domestic use that are applicable to their disability or sickness.
Product details
This Medicine is sold by BOOTS UK LIMITED at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
Please note that you must be in to sign for this delivery.
We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore a Boots pharmacist may be required to contact you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.
Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine.
Ovex Suspension: this pack provides 6 x 5ml treatments of 100mg Mebendazole for the treatment of threadworms. Banana flavoured.
Suitable for
Adults and children over 2 years.
Age Restriction
You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
For oral administration.
The treatment is a single 5ml dose per person.
Shake well before use.
Adults and children over 2 years: Take one 5ml dose only. The suspension can be dispensed in the measuring cup provided.
Not recommended in children under 2 years.
A single dose of this medicine will kill threadworms. However, it may not destroy their eggs, which can cause re-infection and infect other people. It is therefore strongly recommended that all members of the family (except pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under two) are treated at the same time and that precautions are taken to prevent re-infection.
For further information see the enclosed leaflet.
In case of re-infection, a second dose can be taken after two weeks.
Hazards and Cautions
Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
Contains sucrose.
If symptoms continue, tell your doctor.
Precautions
- This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.
- Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Active ingredients
Mebendazole.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients: Mebendazole.
Also contains: sucrose.
Attachments