This section contains information on whether COMBANTRIN^® or COMBANTRIN^®-1 is the best choice for treating worms, how it works to treat Threadworms and the rare worms Roundworms and Hookworms plus essential advice to help prevent reinfestation.

WHY CHOOSE COMBANTRIN^®?

Just as Threadworms are easy to catch, it can be treated very easily and effectively with the COMBANTRIN^® range. There are several different worming products on the market. So why should you choose a COMBANTRIN^® product?

• COMBANTRIN^®-1 treats Threadworms
• The COMBANTRIN^® brand is Australia's number one selling worming treatment*.
• COMBANTRIN^® treats Threadworms, as well as the rare worms Roundworms and Hookworms, in a single dose
• COMBANTRIN^® comes in a wide variety of dosage forms - to suit the whole family
  COMBANTRIN^® is available in:
  • Pineapple/Blackcurrant flavoured Suspension
  • Chocolate Squares: made with real chocolate
• COMBANTRIN^® suspension may be used by all the family, from 6 months of age

* Aztec IMS data, MAT to November 2008

WHY CHOOSE COMBANTRIN^®-1?

• COMBANTRIN^®-1 offers the simplicity of a one-tablet or one single-chocolate square treatment for Threadworms, from the COMBANTRIN^® name you know and trust.
• All it takes is one tablet or square, once only for each member of your family, regardless of body weight.
• COMBANTRIN^®-1 comes in pleasant tasting orange-flavoured tablets which may be chewed or swallowed with fluid and also in tasty chocolate squares.
• COMBANTRIN^®-1 may be used by all members of the family from 2 years of age.

IMPORTANT: If you wish to treat a child under 6 months of age, or are pregnant and wish to treat yourself, please consult your GP for advice.

HOW COMBANTRIN^® WORKS

COMBANTRIN^® is effective against Threadworms as well as the rare worms roundworms and hookworms, in a single dose. It contains pyrantel embonate, which works as a "neuro-muscular blocking agent" - effectively paralysing worms. Unable to move, worms are passed out in the faeces.

All human worming products will treat only adult worms present in the intestine at the time of taking the medication. They will not treat the eggs or immature worms and will not protect you or your children from contracting Threadworms if you are exposed to it again. So it's advisable to check roughly 2-4 weeks after the initial dose to ensure a second dose is not required. For information on the lifecycle of Threadworms, see How Do You Get Worms?

HOW COMBANTRIN^®-1 WORKS

COMBANTRIN^®-1 kills Threadworm in a single dose - one tablet or square, once only.

All human worming products will only treat adult worms present in the intestine at the time of taking the medication. They will not treat the eggs or immature worms and will not protect you or your children from contracting Threadworm if exposed to it again. So it's advisable to check roughly 2-4 weeks after the initial dose to ensure a second dose is not required. For information on the lifecycle of Threadworms, see How Do You Get Worms?

ALLERGY CHECKLIST

Medicines should make you feel better, not worse. If you or your children are sensitive to many of the common additives found in medicines, see below for information on the gluten, lactose, sucrose, artificial colour and flavour content of products in the COMBANTRIN^® range.

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†COMBANTRIN^® and COMBANTRIN^®-1 chocolate squares are made from chocolate and may therefore contain traces of nuts.

PREVENTING REINFESTATION

Here is a handy checklist to help prevent reinfestation of Threadworms in your home:

• As Threadworms are highly contagious, ensure the WHOLE FAMILY has been treated with the COMBANTRIN^® - including Mum and Dad
• Threadworm eggs may be left on common household surfaces, so give your home a thorough clean. Vacuum carpets and wash floors, clothes and bedding with hot water, to kill any remaining eggs. Don't forget the favourite teddy or security blanket, and take care not to shake linen when removing bedclothes - you could be spreading infectious eggs into the air
• For several days after treatment, shower rather than have a bath to remove any remaining eggs from the anal region.
• Snug underpants fitted to children at night may make it harder to scratch, therefore reducing the risk of eggs transferring to fingers
• Wash hands thoroughly and encourage children to do the same, especially after going to the toilet
• Ensure fingernails are kept short and scrubbed clean
• Discourage children from sharing food and placing objects in their mouths.

MOST IMPORTANTLY

Notify your friends and the school / kindy that you have treated for Threadworms. Informing others will help to break the cycle of Threadworm infestation. The Information for Schools section of this internet site contains information which your child's school can use to help control Threadworms. You can assist by encouraging parents to check kids for symptoms and ensure children who may show symptoms are treated.