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Mumsnet Discussions: Health : Worms (6 messages)
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Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By quint on Sun 11-May-08 21:32:14
Any recommendations fro what to take for worms? Went to the chemist and they gave me Ovex - doesn't seem to have done the job!
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By SubRosa on Sun 11-May-08 22:34:29
It depends on what sort of worms they are. Ovex is ok for threadworms, but not for roundworms. If Ovex hasn't worked, it's worth checking with your GP.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By NotQuiteCockney on Mon 12-May-08 07:18:07
How do you know it's worms? What have you seen?

The other thing worth knowing is, if it's threadworms (which are v common), you have to wash sheets/change towels/vacuum bedrooms a lot to get rid of them. Just taking the pills doesn't do the trick.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Elibean on Mon 12-May-08 09:05:46
And it takes a few days for Ovex to work, apparently. At least 48 hours, possibly more.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By quint on Mon 12-May-08 15:19:33
Its definitely threadworms! Looks like little white threads!

That could be it Elibean - not felt any wriggling (TMI sorry) today! Already changed sheets and towels etc but thanks!
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By JackieNo on Mon 12-May-08 15:20:56
Damp dusting too - the eggs are v. light, and can float around <bleeurgh>. Poor you - should soon be over though.


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