Pripsen Mebendazole tablets are available in the following packs -

• Pripsen Mebendazole 2 Chewable Tablets
• Pripsen Mebendazole 8 Chewable Tablets

Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets complete effective treatments for the treatment of threadworm.

• sugar free
• no artificial colour
• pleasant orange taste
• chewable tablets

Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets belongs to a group of medicines called Anthelmintics. Anthelmintics are used to eliminate threadworm infections. They are available in cartoned blister packs as a One Person treatment containing two tablets or a Family Pack containing eight tablets.

The first dose of Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets will kill threadworms - but eggs maybe left behind. The second dose, taken 14 days later, kills the young worms that have hatched from these eggs, before they are old enough to have laid any eggs themselves.

Pripsen Sachets are available to treat children from 3 months old and adults.

Adults, the elderly and children over 2 years of age: One Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets to be chewed or swallowed whole.

• Not recommended for children under two years of age.
• If re-infection occurs after two weeks, the second tablet should be taken.
• Since threadworms spread very easily, it is strongly recommended that all members of a family are treated at the same time to reduce the risk of cross-infection.

Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets contain the active ingredient Mebendazole 100mg.

In addition, they contain the following ingredients: Sorbitol (E420), Magnesium Stearate, Orange Flavour 640001 E, Povidone, Maize Starch, Acdisol (Croscarmellose Sodium), Sodium Saccharin, Industrial Methylated Spirit, Water.

The following information should be read before using Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets

1. Do not use these tablets if you are sensitive to Mebendazole or any other ingredient listed above.
2. Do not use Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets on children under two years of age.
3. Do not use this product if you are pregnant or breast feeding. If in doubt seek medical advice.
4. Make sure Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets are suitable for you to use - ask your Doctor or Pharmacist.
5. Use Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets as directed by your Doctor or Pharmacist, or read the directions on the carton.
6. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine as it contains sorbitol.

After taking Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets

As with most medicines, Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets can sometimes cause side effects. Headache and dizziness may happen occasionally. Abdominal pain, diarrhoea, hypersensitivity reactions (eg. rashes, redness, itchiness), skin eruptions, wheals, and localised skin swelling may occur rarely. If you experience any of these effects, or any other reaction, then please tell your doctor or pharmacist who will advise you on the necessary action to take.

What else can you do?

Threadworms are passed from person to person very easily, so it is important to follow a few simple hygiene rules.

If followed carefully for six weeks they will reduce the risk of re-infection.

• Scrub hands, especially fingernails, before eating and after going to the toilet.
• Make sure everyone in the family uses their own towel.
• Bathe each morning, to assist in the removal of eggs laid during the night.
• Change and wash underclothes, pyjamas and bed linen as often as you can.
• Vacuum carpets and damp dust surfaces frequently
• Disinfect the toilet seat, toilet handle or chain, and door handle regularly
• Cut fingernails as short as possible
• Wear pyjamas or pants in bed
• Discourage children from scratching their bottoms and putting their fingers in their mouth.