Pripsen Mebendazole tablets are available as a One Person treatment containing two tablets or a Family Pack containing eight tablets-

• Pripsen Mebendazole 2 Chewable Tablets
• Pripsen Mebendazole 8 Chewable Tablets (Unavailable. Waiting for new Product License)

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

• No artificial colour
• Sugar free
• Orange Flavour
• Chewable tablets

Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets belongs to a group of medicines called Anthelmintics:

• Anthelmintics are used to eliminate threadworm infections

Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets contain mebendazole:

• Mebendazole kills the worms within a few days of taking

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

How to use Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets:

• Read the instructions on your own product
• Tablets can be chewed or swallowed whole
• Not recommended for children under two unless your doctor tells you to

Adults, the elderly and children over 2 years of age:

• One Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets to be chewed or swallowed whole

Follow up dose, if re-infected: On rare occasions the first tablet may not kill all worms, or you may be re-infected form other family members

• Take another tablet 14 days after the first one, if you still have worms or have become re-infected
• If symptoms persist after taking two tablets you should ask your doctor for advice

Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets contain the active ingredient: Mebendazole 100mg

Also contains: Sorbitol (E420), Magnesium stearate, orange flavour, povidone, maize starch, acdisol (croscarmellose sodium), sodium saccharin, industrial methylated spirit, purified water.

Do not use Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets:

• If you or your child have and allergy to any of the ingredients
• On children under two years of age

Pregnant or breast feeding: Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding. Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets should not be used in pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets contains sorbitol (E420): If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this product

Like all medicines, Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets can sometimes cause side effects, although these don't affect everyone:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Rarely: Allergic reactions such as rash, redness, itching, swelling and skin eruptions.
• Stomach ache and diarrhoea

If you notice these or any other side effect not included in your own leaflet, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist

Health and Hygiene Information

What threadworms (pinworms) are: Threadworms as their name suggests, are threadlike, white worms about a centimeter long. They can often be seen in the stools or on the toilet paper, where they look like threads of white cotton.

Threadworms are very common, especially in children. Experts have estimated that as many as four out of every ten children suffer from threadworms before their tenth birthday. People of all ages can catch threadworms, however careful they are about their cleanliness. Although this disorder is a nuisance, it is harmless and easily treated.

Threadworms cannot be caught from pets since they only live in humans. Even the cleanest household can catch threadworms because the microscopic eggs are easily carried on clothes and bed linen, on skin, under fingernails and on food.

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 threadworms coming back back into your home. The most important rule is to treat the whole family on the same day and repeat after 14 days, if necessary.

Home Hygiene Rules

• Fingernails and nails must be washed  and scrubbed with a nailbrush after each visit to the toilet  and before each meal
• Disinfect the toilet seat, toilet handle or chain, and door handle regularly
• Vacuum bedrooms daily, damp dust surfaces and try not to raise dust

• Keep fingernails cut short
• Wear pyjamas or pants in bed
• Bathe each morning, remembering to wash your bottom thoroughly
• Have a towel for sole use
• Change and wash clothes, and bed clothes regularly

Follow these hygiene rules for six weeks from the date of the family taking the first dose of Pripsen Mebendazole Tablets