Ovex Family Pack - 4 Threadworm Treatment Tablets

Ovex Family Pack – 4 Tablets is a pharmacy-medicine anthelmintic designed to treat threadworm (pinworm) infections of the gut, a common parasitic infection seen in children and adults. Each orange-flavoured tablet contains 100 mg mebendazole, a well-established active ingredient that prevents threadworms from absorbing glucose, depriving them of energy and causing them to die, with dead worms naturally cleared in the stools over the following days.

This family pack contains 4 single-dose treatments, making it ideal for treating multiple household members at the same time and reducing the risk of reinfection. Threadworms spread easily within households, and effective control often requires treating all eligible family members concurrently alongside hygiene measures. 

Important UK pharmacy guidance:

This is a single-dose treatment intended for adults and children aged 2 years and over. Discuss with your pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure whether this treatment is suitable.

• Adults and children (2 + years): Take one tablet only as a single dose.
• Tablets may be chewed, swallowed whole or crushed and mixed with liquid for easier administration in children.

Family treatment:

• Treat all household members at the same time, even if only one person shows symptoms, to minimise reinfection.

Repeat dosing:

• In some cases, if reinfection is suspected or persistent symptoms occur after a few weeks, your pharmacist may advise a second dose after approximately 2 weeks.

Important:

• Not suitable for children under 2 years unless advised by a doctor.
• Always read the product label and leaflet before use.

Active Ingredient:

• Mebendazole 100 mg — an anthelmintic that interferes with worm glucose uptake, causing threadworms to lose energy and die.

Other Ingredients (excipients):

• Microcrystalline cellulose – filler
• Sodium starch glycolate – disintegrant
• Talc – flow aid
• Maize starch – binder
• Sodium saccharin – sweetener
• Magnesium stearate – lubricant
• Cottonseed oil (hydrogenated) – excipient
• Orange flavour – palatability
• Colloidal anhydrous silica – anti-caking agent
• Sodium lauryl sulfate – surfactant
• Orange yellow S (E110) – colourant.

Form: Chewable/oral tablet suitable for adults and children aged 2 + when used as directed.

Possible Side Effects

Like all medicines, Ovex Family Pack may cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them. Common or occasional effects include:

• Mild gastrointestinal upset, such as abdominal discomfort, nausea, diarrhoea, or flatulence.
• Skin reactions (rare), including rash or itching.

If side effects are persistent or severe, discontinue use and consult your pharmacist or doctor.

Warnings & Precautions

Before using this medicine, seek medical or pharmacist advice if you:

• Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding — advice should be sought before taking this product.
• Have a known allergy to mebendazole or any of the excipients listed above.
• Are taking other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription — interactions may occur.

Age Restrictions:

• Not recommended for children under 2 years without medical advice.

Hygiene advice:

Good hygiene practices (thorough handwashing, regular laundering of bedding and sleepwear in hot water, short nails and daily morning bathing) are important to help prevent reinfection and spread of threadworms.

When to Seek Medical Help

Stop use and seek medical attention if:

• Signs of a serious allergic reaction occur (e.g., swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat; difficulty breathing).
• Symptoms persist after a full course of treatment or recur frequently.