Helminth infections + OTC

Question 1

mebendazole for threadworm - what age is it licensed in Rx

Answer 1

over 6 months

Question 2

OTC - what age can you sell ovex to

Answer 2

over 2

Question 3

can you use ovex if pregnant or BF

Answer 3

no

Question 4

what is the dose of ovex

Answer 4

100mg

Question 5

how to take ovex

Answer 5

whole family needs to be treated
take one tablet as a single dose
may need to repeat again in 14 days if re infected

Question 6

do threadworms affect pets

Answer 6

no only humans

Question 7

hygiene measures to follow for at least 6 weeks to prevent reinfection

Answer 7

short nails
no nail biting or finger sucking
wear pyjamas in bed
mornings: wash thoroughly around bum
different towels for each person
change clothes regularly
wash and iron bed linen regularly
wash hands and nails after toilet and before each meal

Question 8

how long do adult threadworms live for

Answer 8

max 6 weeks

Question 9

for development of fresh worms, ova must be …

Answer 9

swallowed and exposed to action of digestive juices in upper intestinal tract

Question 10

which drug interacts with mebendazole

Answer 10

cimetidine increases conc of mebendazole
manufacturer makes no recommendation