Ovex Family Pack – 4 Tablets

Ovex Family Pack 4 is an effective threadworm treatment suitable for all family members. It contains the active ingredient mebendazole, which works rapidly to eradicate the infestation within the gut by preventing the worms from absorbing sugar. If the worm is unable to absorb sugar, it cannot sustain life. It is key for the whole family to be treated, not just the patient who shows symptoms.

If symptoms persist, a dose may be repeated after two weeks. If this doesn't solve the problem, you should seek further medical advice.

There are four individual doses per pack. Taking just a single dose of Ovex tablets will destroy threadworms, but it may not kill their eggs completely. Thus, failing to eliminate the threadworm eggs leads to reinfection and may also contaminate others. We recommend that all family members (excluding pregnant or breastfeeding women and young children under two) take the Ovex tablets family pack simultaneously. Take suitable precautions to prevent reinfection.

The Ovex tablets family pack stops threadworms from absorbing the sugars that keep them alive and prevent reinfection. Just one tablet will kill pinworms, but it won't destroy their eggs.

The Ovex family pack contains active ingredients, such as Mebendazole. It’s an ‘anthelmintic’ that treats threadworms by robbing the threadworms in your body of the sugars they need to stay alive. Once you’ve taken a dose of mebendazole, you should see an improvement in your symptoms within a few days as the worms begin to die out. If your symptoms persist, you may need to take a second tablet after two weeks.

Ovex tablets are suitable for swallowing whole, chewing, or crushing.

Ovex Family Pack is a recommended treatment for adults and children over 2. Please don't give it to a younger child unless a doctor advises otherwise.

Yes, you should. Cleaning your home can prevent future infections and stop threadworms from spreading. We recommend washing your bedding, towels, and clothing using hot water. You should also disinfect any surfaces and practice good hygiene habits.

Ovex can interact with certain medications, so you should always ask a doctor or registered pharmacist before using it. This includes herbal supplements, vitamins, minerals, and OTC medicines.

No, Ovex Family Pack is an OTC medicine, but you should check whether you or a family member actually have threadworms. Speaking to a GP or pharmacist can be beneficial as they can assess your symptoms and advise on the best course of treatment.

Unfortunately, threadworms rarely go away without treatment – even if your symptoms seem to decrease. If you don't treat the condition, it will continue to occur.