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Description
Vermox Suspension is a medicine, which is used to treat threadworms (sometimes known as pinworms) and other common worm infections e.g. (whipworm, roundworm, hookworm). The medicine contains mebendazole, which is one of a group of medicines
called ‘anthelmintics’. This medicine is for use in adults and children aged over 2 years.
Dosage: For Adults and Children over the age of 2
How To Take Vermox Tablets
The dose of vermox depends on the type of worm infection you are treating. The most common worm infection of the gut is threadworm. Please consult your doctor if you are unsure.
Threadworm Infection
Adults and children over 2 years old: Take one tablet. Repeat after 2-4 weeks. If symptoms are still present a few days after taking the dose, consult your doctor.
Other Common Worm Infections (Ascariasis, trichuriasis, ankylostomiasis and mixed infections)
Adults and children over 2 years old: Take one tablet morning and night for 3 days.
Other Worm Infections (Taeniasis and strongyloidiasis)
Adults: Take two tablets morning and night for 3 days.
Children over 2 years old: Take one tablet morning and night for 3 days.
Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose depending on the type of worm infection.
