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Chapter 5: Infections
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Principles of antibacterial treatment
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Eye infections
Gastro-intestinal tract infections
Genital tract infections
Meningitis
Oral and dental infections
Respiratory tract infections
Skin and soft tissue infections
Urinary tract infections (UTI)
5.1 Antibacterial drugs
5.2 Antifungal drugs
5.3 Antiviral drugs
5.4 Antiprotozoal drugs
5.5 Anthelmintics
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5.5 Anthelmintics
First Line
Second Line
Specialist
Hospital Only
| SELF-CARE: NHS England has published guidance for various common conditions for which over the counter (OTC) items should not be routinely prescribed in primary care. One of these conditions is threadworms. Many of these products are cheap to buy and are readily available OTC along with advice from pharmacies. Some self-care medicines are available from shops and supermarkets. |
Mebendazole
- Chewable tablets sugar free 100mg (£1.34 = 6 chewable tablets)
- Oral suspension 100mg/5ml (£1.55 = 30ml)
Notes
- Mebendazole is cheap to buy and are readily available, along with advice, from pharmacies. Please click here for further information and a patient leaflet.
