Brand
name : Combantrin
Combantrin-1 with
Mebendazole.
All medicines have risks and benefits.
Your pharmacist has weighed the risks of you taking Combantrin-1 with
Mebendazole against the benefits it is expected to have for you.
If you have any concerns about taking this medicine, ask your pharmacist.Keep
this leaflet with the medicine.You may need to read it again.
What Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole is used for
Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole is a single dose treatment for threadworm
in adults and children of 2 years and over.
It is also effective against other worm infections such as roundworm,
hookworm and whipworm. If infection with other worms is suspected,
consult your doctor for positive worm identification
Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole is available without a prescription.
However, your doctor may have special instructions on its use.
Before you take Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole
When you must not take it
Do not take Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole if:
1. you are allergic to:
* Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole or similar medicines* any of the ingredients
listed at the end of this leaflet 2. the foil packaging has been broken
or damaged 3. the expiry date on the packaging has passed
If you take Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole after the expiry date has
passed, it may not work as well.
Do not give Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole to children under 2 years
of age.
Before you start to take Combantrin
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if:
1. you have any allergies to any other medicines or any other substances
such as foods, preservatives or dyes
2. you have any medical or health problems.
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.
Taking other medicines :Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are
taking any other medicines, including medicines you buy without a prescription
from a pharmacy,
supermarket or health food shop.
How to take Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole
To help clear up your infection completely, take this medicine exactly
as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
In some people, a second course of this medicine may be needed to
clear up the infection completely.
How much to take
Threadworm
Adults and children of 2 years and over: 1 tablet (100mg) as a single
dose. A repeat dose is recommended after 2 to 4 weeks if reinfestation
occurs.
Roundworm, whipworm and hookworm
Adults and children of 2 years and over: 1 tablet (100mg) twice each
day for 3 consecutive days.
Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole tablets may be chewed, crushed or swallowed
whole with liquid, with or without food.
If you forget to take it
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible.
However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed
dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Do not double doses.
While you are using it
Things you must do :Treat all household members at the same time with
Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole.
Threadworms and other worm infections can be easily passed from one
person to another, especially in a household. Treating all household
members at the same time will help prevent infection and reinfection.
All household members may have to be treated again in 2 to 4 weeks
time to clear the infection up completely.
To reduce the risk of reinfection, make sure you and other members
of your family
* wear shoes
* wash your hands with soap and clean under your finger nails often
during the day, especially before eating and after using the toilet
* wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly before using them
If you become pregnant while taking Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole,
tell your doctor.
If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become
worse, check with your doctor.
In some people, worm infections may return after treatment with Combantrin-1
with Mebendazole. Washing (not shaking) all bedding and nightclothes
(pyjamas) after treatment may help prevent this.
Side effects
Check with your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you have
any problems while taking Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole, even if you
do not think the problems are connected with the medicine or are not
listed in this page.Like other medicines, Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole
can cause some side effects. If they occur, most are likely to be minor
and temporary.Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions
you may have.Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the
following and they
worry you:
* stomach pain or upset
* diarrhoea
* feeling sick (nausea) or vomiting
After using Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole
Storage
Keep this medicine where young children cannot reach it.
A locked cupboard at least 11/2 metres above the ground is a good
place to store medicines.
Keep Combantrin-1 with Mebendazole in a cool, dry place where the
temperature stays below 30 degrees C. Do not store it or any other
medicine in the bathroom or near a sink.
Do not leave it in the car or on window sills.
Heat can destroy some medicines.
Disposal
If the expiry date on the packaging has passed, ask your pharmacist
what to do with the tablets.
Product description
What it looks like :Round, orange coloured and flavoured tablets,
scored on one side with the Pfizer logo on the other.
Ingredients
Active ingredients :Each tablet contains 100mg Mebendazole in packs
of 2 and 6.
Other ingredients
* cellulose microcrystalline * maize starch * sodium cyclamate * sodium
saccharin * citric acid* magnesium stearate* orange flavour* sunset yellow
FCF (110)
Manufacturer
