Is combantrin safe?

Answer 1

So im confused... I should take 6. But do i take 6 everyday? or do i take 1 everyday for 6 days??.  I barely had any worms but they were present. So I took 6 the other day.. But It's almost as though it didn't work. I shower every morning. And they just dont seem to be going away??

Answer 2

Will here is a full lowdown on Combantrin and how it should be used. Combantrin is Australia’s leading worm treatment and treats pin worms / thread worms in a single dose. These anti-worm products will only treat the adult worms currently residing in the intestines. They will not treat the eggs or immature worms. This is why it is important to treat the whole family at the same time and to check roughly two weeks after the initial dose in case a second dose of treatment is required. This is because existing threadworm eggs in your environment can cause a reinfection and treatment will not prevent your children from contracting threadworm again if they ingest more eggs.

Side effects: Side effects with Combantrin regular tablets are rare but can include nausea or vomiting. These are usually only short term but see your doctor if symptoms persist.

Other infections: Roundworm and hookworm infections can be treated with Combantrin adult strength tablets but you should seek medical advice before beginning treatment if you suspect that you have either of these worm infections because they are often difficult to diagnose.

Cautions: You should not use Combantrin adult strength tablets if you suffer from acute liver disease. If you are pregnant then consult your doctor before beginning treatment. You should not take Combantrin adult strength tablets if you are allergic to, or have hypersensitivity to, any of the ingredients.

COMBANTRIN REGULAR STRENGTH TABLETS

Each regular strength Combantrin tablet contains pyrantel embonate equivalent to 125mg of pyrantel. Combantrin regular strength comes in two pack sizes. The standard pack contains 6 tablets and the family pack contains 18 tablets. The packet of 6 tablets of regular strength Combantrin contains enough tablets to treat approximately two children or one adult. The family pack of 18 regular strength Combantrin tablets contains enough tablets to treat approximately two children and two adults.

Dosage: Adults and children should take one 125mg square for every 12.5kg of body weight (the equivalent of 10mg of pyrantel per 1 kg of weight). This should be taken as a single dose, with fluid, after food.

Approx. Age* Weight Range No. of Tablets
Below 1 year Consult your doctor
1-5 years* 10-25kg* 1-2
6-10 years 26-45kg 3
11-13 years 46-56kg 4
14-18 years 57-70kg 5
Adults Over 70kg 6
*Approx. Age is only a guide

Answer 3

me and my kids just took the treatment , i took 8, my 10 year old took 3, and 5 year old took 1