Brand name: Worm Treatment (Pharmacy Action)
Worm Treatment (Pharmacy Action) is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) mebendazole. On this page you will find out more about Worm Treatment (Pharmacy Action), including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: mebendazole
Information for medicine and pack size:
Worm Treatment (Pharmacy Action) 100 mg uncoated tablet, 4
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
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What this medicine is for
For treatment of single or mixed helminthic infestations of Enterobius vermicularis (threadworm), Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm), Trichuris trichura (whipworm) and of Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus (hookworm).
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance |
Slightly orange, circular, flat, bevel-edged, half scored tablet with orange flavour.
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| Dosage Form | Tablet, uncoated |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Medicine schedule |
2, 4 and 6 tablets: Pharmacy Medicine (Over the counter)
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There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Blister Pack |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 30 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | No information available |
| Life time | 3 Years |
We were unable to verify that this medicine is available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme). Please consult your pharmacist if you need further information
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
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