Ovex Suspension

Ovex Suspension is a liquid form of the anthelmintic mebendazole. It works in the same way Ovex tablets do, just in a liquid form, since they both contain the active ingredient mebendazole. Ovex Suspension is commonly used to treat threadworm infections, but it can also treat other parasitic worm infections, including hookworms, whipworms and roundworms.

It comes available in a 30ml bottle (which is equivalent to 6 doses).

The Ovex Oral Suspension is typically consumed as a single 5ml liquid dose, however, you should follow the instructions of your doctor.

The medicine usually kills mature threadworms within a few days after a single dose.

Ovex Suspension is therefore ideal for those who struggle with/unable to swallow Ovex tablets, especially for younger children above the age of 2 years old.

Threadworms are a contagious and relatively common worm infection amongst children. They cause infections of the gut, and their eggs are particularly responsible for the symptoms; most notably is itchiness around the bottom.

Threadworms can be noticed as ‘white threads’ in children stools, and other noticeable symptoms are: irritability, disturbed sleep, itchiness/irritation around the vagina and weight changes.

Threadworms are highly contagious; following scratching their eggs can be spread across surfaces and then indirectly ingested.

This is why it is important to remain in good hygiene during your treatment:

• frequently wash your hands with soap and underneath your fingernails
• keep your nails short
• regularly wash your bedsheets
• wear clean pyjamas and underwear to bed and remember to change into clean underwear after waking up.

Ovex Suspension and Ovex Tablets work in the same way to eradicate threadworm infections; one is a liquid suspension (30ml, six-dose bottle) and the other is a chewable/swallowable tablet.

Which one you decide to use as a treatment for worm infections depends on the advice of your doctor, your suitability (i.e children above the age of 2, allergic reactions and non-pregnant women) and your ability or preference to swallow tablets.

They both contain the same active ingredient, mebendazole, which targets threadworms by disrupting their ability to use glucose sugars as an energy source. Without any energy source, the mature worms are unable to survive and die within a few days.

While a single dose of Ovex Suspension effectively kills mature worms, they do not kill threadworm eggs, so it may be necessary to take another dose 2 weeks later to prevent reinfection.

Ovex Liquid Suspension contains the anthelmintic: mebendazole.

This works by interfering with the worm’s ability to utilise glucose and produce its energy. As the mature worms lose their source of energy, they begin to die within a few days.

However, mebendazole doesn’t kill threadworm eggs, so they may remain alive outside your body and are capable of causing reinfections.

You may need to take an additional dose of Ovex Suspension 2 weeks later to prevent reinfection.

It is also essential to maintain good hygiene during treatment, such as to:

• frequently wash your hands, particularly before and after eating or preparing food
• keep nails short
• regularly wash your bedsheets and wear clean pyjamas and underwear to bed
• change into new underwear when you wake up
• shower in the mornings, especially cleaning around the bottom
• disinfect your kitchen and bathroom surfaces.

The Ovex Family Pack – 30ml Suspension is taken as a single 5ml dose by adults and children above the age of 2. Follow the instructions of your doctor when taking Ovex and read the medication’s patient information leaflet before use.

• Shake the bottle thoroughly before use
• Measure 5ml with the measuring cup provided, and swallow
• Each bottle contains 6 doses

If you are within a household, every household member must take a dose of Ovex at the same time to eradicate the threadworm infection. The Ovex Family Pack Liquid is an ideal option for your family, available at Meds for Less.

If you are unsure if this medication is suitable for you, contact your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine may not be suitable for those:

• aged under 2 years old
• pregnant or suspected pregnant
• with allergies to any ingredients in Ovex.

Ovex Medicine is typically taken as a single dose, however, it may take up to 3 days to completely get rid of a threadworm infection.

If you notice symptoms persist for several days after your initial dose, contact your doctor or a medical professional to discuss your treatment.

While Ovex kills the mature worms causing your infection, it doesn’t kill the threadworm eggs.

It may be necessary to take another dose 2 weeks later to prevent a reinfection.

You should also make sure to keep good hygiene: washing hands frequently, especially under your fingernails, regularly washing your bedsheets, cleaning surfaces with disinfectant and changing into clean underwear after sleeping.        

Once you have started treatment, the threadworms should die within a few days, however, your symptoms, as well as your itching, may last for over a week.

This is because although mebendazole can kill mature threadworms within a few days, the threadworm eggs which cause your itchiness can stay alive for up to 2 weeks outside your body.

Maintaining good hygiene can help manage your symptoms, make your treatment more effective and prevent reinfections.

Ovex is only available via prescription. Buy Ovex Suspension at Meds for Less and we can provide an online consultation with one of our medical prescribers and deliver your medicine right to your door. Ovex Next Day Delivery is also available to safely and swiftly treat any worm infections.