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VERMOX® is indicated for the treatment of single and mixed helminth gastrointestinal infestations caused by*:

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*Please note that only VERMOX® 100 mg tablets and VERMOX® Suspension are effective against tapeworms(Image: Supplied)

Read more about the Symptoms & Causes of Worms 

  • VERMOX® contains the pharmaceutically favoured Mebendazole Polymorph C, the most therapeutic form of Mebendazole1.
  • VERMOX® is a Mebendazole containing product that can be used for children aged 1 and up, as well as the whole family.
  • Worms are disintegrated so there is no passing of dead worms.
  • Convenient single dose and multi-dose tablets and suspensions.
  • Pleasant chocolate and banana flavoured suspensions.

VERMOX® PRODUCTS

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Read more about Prevention of Worms 

VERMOX® 30 ml suspension

For the treatment of single or mixed helminth gastrointestinal infestations caused by:

  • Whipworm, Hookworm, Large Roundworm, Pinworm, Threadworm, Tapeworm

Each medicine measure (5 ml) contains 100 mg of the active substance, Mebendazole Polymorph C.

VERMOX® suspension has a banana flavour that is easily accepted by children and adults alike and may be used as a substitute for the VERMOX® 100 mg tablets.

VERMOX® 10 ml SD suspension:

For the treatment of single or mixed helminth gastrointestinal infestations caused by:

  • Whipworm, Hookworm, Large Roundworm, Pinworm

Each bottle (Single dose 10 ml suspension) contains 500 mg of the active substance, Mebendazole Polymorph C.

VERMOX® SD suspension has a chocolate flavour that is easily accepted by children and adults alike and may be used as a substitute for the VERMOX® 500 mg tablet.

VERMOX® 100 mg tablets:

For the treatment of single or mixed helminth gastrointestinal infestations caused by:

  • Whipworm, Hookworm, Large Roundworm, Pinworm, Threadworm, Tapeworm

One tablet contains 100 mg of the active substance, Mebendazole Polymorph C.

VERMOX® 500 mg tablet:

For the treatment of single or mixed helminth gastrointestinal infestations caused by:

  • Whipworm, Hookworm, Large Roundworm, Pinworm

Each tablet contains 500 mg of the active substance, Mebendazole Polymorph C.

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Read more about Myths & Facts of Worms  

VERMOX® Dosage

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Why is VERMOX® the market leader in deworming?

VERMOX®:

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  • Is a Mebendazole containing product that can be used for children aged 1 year old and up, as well as the whole family
  • Has a range of deworming products in tablet and suspension, single dose and multidose format
  • Has banana and chocolate flavoured suspensions- great for kids
  • Works to disintegrate worms so there is no passing of dead worms

It is important to deworm every six months2 with VERMOX®.

Speak to your pharmacist about the VERMOX® solution for you and your family.

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S1 VERMOX® Suspension. Each 5 ml suspension contains 100 mg Mebendazole Polymorph C. Reg. No. K/12/206.
S1 VERMOX® 100 mg tablets. Each tablet contains 100 mg Mebendazole Polymorph C.  Reg. No. G/12/105.
S1 VERMOX® SD Suspension. Each bottle (10 ml suspension) contains 500 mg Mebendazole Polymorph C. Reg. No. 34/12/0058.
S1 VERMOX® 500 mg tablet. Each tablet contains 500 mg Mebendazole Polymorph C. Reg. No. W/12/42.  

For full prescribing information, refer to the package insert approved by the Medicines Regulatory Authority.

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References 

  1. Worm Treatments. Health Direct. http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/worm-treatments Accessed 21 October 2015.
  2. Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections. WHO. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs366/en/- Accessed 21 October 2015.

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