What happens when you take COMBANTRIN?

Mebendazole is the active ingredient in COMBANTRIN®-1, which works by killing threadworms - in a single dose*. Mebendazole effectively prevents the worm from absorbing the vital glucose it needs to survive. Without being able to absorb glucose, the worm eventually loses its energy and dies.

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What happens after taking worm tablets?

Mebendazole kills worms that cause gut infections such as threadworm (sometimes known as pinworm) and other less common worm infections (whipworm, roundworm and hookworm). It works by stopping the worms using sugar (glucose). Without glucose, the cells of the worms lose their energy supply and quickly die.

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Do worm tablets work immediately?

Mebendazole works by preventing the threadworms absorbing sugar, which means they should die within a few days. This medication is 90-100% effective at killing the threadworms, but it doesn't kill the eggs. This is why the hygiene measures outlined below should also be followed for 6 weeks.

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What are the side effects of Combantrin 1?

Side effects are unusual, however some people may experience nausea and very rarely, vomiting. This is usually short term and no treatment is required.

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What to do after taking worming tablets?

Clean the home post-treatment

Worm eggs can survive for several days on external surfaces, but you can play your part in preventing a reinfestation by doing the following: Wash all the bedsheets and linen that family members have been sleeping on with hot water, to kill any remaining eggs.

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What happens after deworming yourself?

Note: Deworming drugs can cause some side effects such as nausea, dizziness, headache, digestive disorders, abdominal pain, transient diarrhea. However, you do not need to worry too much, because these symptoms are usually mild and go away on their own.

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Do worms come out after worming?

What if I see live worms after worming? After worming your pet, your dog may pass out dead worms and this is completely normal and nothing to worry about. Sometimes, they may show some slight movement, such as a flicking motion, but the worms will go on to die.

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Does COMBANTRIN work right away?

COMBANTRIN® is only effective against adult worms, which means any eggs or immature worms inside the body might still linger after the initial treatment. In order to minimise the risk of reinfestation, a follow-up treatment two to four weeks later is strongly recommended if symptoms are still present.

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Is one worming tablet enough?

An infestation of worms should be treated by your vet, but prevention is better and cheaper than cure, and one tablet every three months is usually enough to prevent infection.

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How do I know if I have worms?

find a large worm or large piece of worm in your poo. have a red, itchy worm-shaped rash on your skin. have sickness, diarrhoea or a stomach ache for longer than 2 weeks. are losing weight for no reason.

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What to expect after deworming in adults?

Deworming treatment can have some mild side effects such as - dizziness, nausea, headache, and vomiting.

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How do you know if deworming is working?

If the treatment is working, the worms your puppy deposits in their stool should be dead. Dead worms are less white and more translucent than ones that are alive. Deworming treatments generally begin working about 12 hours after you give them the deworming treatment.

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When is the best time to deworm morning or night?

Modern dewormers do not require the user to be on an empty stomach before deworming, so users can deworm at any time, but the best time is to drink early in the morning on an empty stomach or drink after dinner about 2 hours .

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Why do threadworms come out at night?

Threadworms live about 5-6 weeks in the gut, and then die. However, before they die the female worms lay tiny eggs around the anus. This tends to be at night when you are warm and still in bed. The eggs are too small to see, but cause an itch around the anus.

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How often should adults deworm?

Worms are a very common source of illness for both adults and children, so experts recommend that deworming should be done two times a year, or every six months, beginning at the age of two years. Deworming is the process of eliminating intestinal parasites, such as worms, using medication.

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Can you take 2 doses of Combantrin?

Combantrin -1 Tablets may be taken with or without food. The tablet may be chewed or swallowed whole with fluids. All it takes is one tablet, once only for each member of your family, regardless of body weight.

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Are threadworms still alive after treatment?

Medicine kills the threadworms, but it does not kill the eggs. Eggs can live for up to 2 weeks outside the body. There are things you can do to stop becoming infected again.

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What are the symptoms of worms in adults?

Symptoms may include diarrhoea, tiredness and weakness, abdominal pain and weight loss. Some worms cause anaemia.

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Can you still have worms after COMBANTRIN?

COMBANTRIN® is only effective against adult worms, which means any eggs or immature worms inside the body might still linger after the initial treatment. In order to minimise the risk of reinfestation, a follow-up treatment two to four weeks later is strongly recommended if symptoms are still present.

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How long do worms stay in poo after treatment?

Official answer. Yes, it is normal to see dead threadworms in the persons bowel motions. Depending on the frequency of bathroom visits this can take up to one week. Symptoms of threadworm infection usually disappear within one week of treatment.

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When not to take COMBANTRIN?

Do not take Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole if you are pregnant or breast feeding unless advised by your doctor. If you have not told your doctor or pharmacist about any of the above, tell them before you start taking Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole.

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How long do worms stay inside you?

Threadworms live for about 5-6 weeks in the gut and then die. Before they die, the female worms lay tiny eggs around the back passage (anus). This tends to occur at night when you are warm and still in bed.

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What not to eat after deworming?

So, try to stay away from carbs like rice, bread, pasta, and sugary fruits like grapes and mango. You may also discuss this with your doctor. Coffee, meat and dairy can create an acidic environment, which is again loved by parasites. Some may find it easy to give up on Meat and dairy, but coffee can be no-go.

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How many hours should you stay after deworming?

After taking deworming medicine, about 8 - 12 hours the medicine will take effect. About 24-72 hours later, the drug will kill the worms. Currently, most of the dewormers available on the market are fast acting with high efficiency.

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