Boots Threadworm Tablets - 4 Tablets (2 Years+) - Chewable, Orange Flavored

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.
Boots Threadworm Tablets is for the treatment of threadworms (also known as pinworms).

Children 2 years and over, and adults

Age RestrictionYou must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.

Please read all of the enclosed leaflet for full instructions.Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not give that tablet.The tablets are orange flavoured and may be chewed, crushed or swallowed whole.

However, always crush the tablet before giving it to a young child. Always supervise a child while they are taking this medicine.
For children 2 years and over, and adults: Take one tablet, once only.
This medicine will kill threadworms. However, it may not destroy their eggs, which can cause reinfection and also infect other people. In cases of reinfection, a second tablet may be given or taken after 2 weeks.

It is therefore recommended that all members of the family (except pregnant or breastfeeding women or children under 2 years), living in the same house, are treated at the same time and that precautions are taken to prevent reinfection.

Do not give to children under 2 yearsDo not give more than the amount recommended aboveIf symptoms do not go away within a few days, talk to your doctor
If you need more advice speak to your pharmacist
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of childrenStorageUse by date on end flap of the carton.
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 breastfeeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies

Mebendazole

Active ingredient: Each tablet contains Mebendazole 100mg.Also contains: Sunset yellow (E110).