Can you take too much COMBANTRIN?

If you take too much Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole, you may get stomach pains, diarrhoea, feel sick or vomit.

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Can you take 2 doses of COMBANTRIN?

So it's advisable to follow-up on symptoms roughly 2-4 weeks after the initial dose, and administer a second dose if you detect any lingering signs of a worm infection.

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How many times can you take COMBANTRIN?

COMBANTRIN -1 Tablets treat threadworm in a single dose – one tablet, once only.

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What happens if you take too much worm medicine?

If you take too much

However, you may get side effects such as: stomach cramps. feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)

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How many times can you take worming tablets?

For common roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms: Adults and children 2 years of age and older—100 milligrams (mg) two times a day, morning and evening, for 3 consecutive days. Treatment may need to be repeated in 3 weeks.

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Can you deworm too often?

Be aware: You can worm your dog too often

And it has no obvious benefit. In fact, over-worming your dog can actually backfire, and make your dog build up a tolerance – you most certainly don't want that.

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Can I deworm myself twice in a week?

Once you take the deworming medicine, the medicine starts working immediately, but it might take a few days to kill all the worms. It is advised to take a second dose after two weeks to prevent reinfection.

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Can you take 2 worm tablets?

Children of 2 years and over, and adults: Give one tablet once only. This medicine is not recommended for children aged under 2 years. It should be given to children aged 1-2 years only under medical supervision and if there are no suitable alternatives..

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What are the signs of overdose mebendazole?

Overdose symptoms may include upper stomach pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

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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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Can you still have worms after 2 treatments?

The initial treatment of threadworms is essential, but leaving it there may be leaving the job unfinished! Threadworm eggs, laid around the anus, are untouched by treatments such as COMBANTRIN® or COMBANTRIN®-1 – and these eggs can hatch after the initial treatment, causing the infection to flare up all over again.

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Can you take pinworm medicine too often?

Do not take more than a total of 1 gram in a single dose. If you are self-treating for pinworms, take the medication once only. Do not repeat the dose without talking with your doctor first.

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What are the side effects of COMBANTRIN?

Possible side effects
  • it may cause stomach ache and cramps;
  • it may cause diarrhea;
  • it may cause nausea and vomiting;
  • it may decrease your appetite.

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How long do you have to wait between worming?

You should leave 2 weeks between administering spot-on treatment (e.g. Advocate) and a worming tablet (e.g. Milbemax). Alternatively, if you give worming tablets first, such as Milbemax or Drontal, it is advised to wait 48 hours before giving the spot-on treatment.

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Should you repeat worming tablets?

Your doctor may advise you to take another dose 2 weeks later. It is best if your child showers on the night they take the medicine and again the next morning, to remove eggs laid during the night. It is very important to treat your whole family at the same time, even if they don't have symptoms.

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Are worms still alive after taking mebendazole?

Mebendazole does not kill the worms' eggs, and these can cause you to get worms again and pass it on to other people. A doctor or pharmacist may advise you to take mebendazole again after 2 weeks, to stop the worms from coming back.

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Do worms come out alive after taking mebendazole?

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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Does mebendazole get rid of all worms?

You'll usually take mebendazole as a single dose to treat threadworms, but you might need to take it for around 3 days for some other types of worm infection. It starts to work straight away but it may take several days to kill all the worms. Mebendazole kills worms but not their eggs.

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How many times can I deworm myself?

When infected with worms, it should be dewormed periodically, for adults and children over 2 years old should be dewormed 2 to 3 times a year, ie every 4 to 6 months.

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How long do you pass worms after deworming?

Your puppy will pass worms with their poo after deworming. This happens for up to 3 days after the deworming process. If you do not dispose of the excrement properly, the eggs in the poop can cause reinfection if your pup comes into contact with them.

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How effective is 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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Why do I still see worms after deworming?

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You may be surprised to still see live worms in your dog's feces after deworming them, but this is normal. While this can be an unpleasant image, it's actually a good thing — it means the worms are no longer living inside your dog!

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What not to eat after deworming?

Worms or Parasites love eating glucose. 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.

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Can I deworm every 2 weeks?

Puppies should be wormed every two weeks until twelve weeks of age, then monthly until six months of age. Once they have reached six months of age, a puppy can transfer onto an 'adult' worming schedule. All adult dogs need to be wormed every three months for effective protection.

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