Helmiben is a medicine used to treat infections caused by worms and parasites in adults and children over 5 years of age.
This medicine in the liquid version contains Albendazole, and in tablet form it contains Mebendazole + Thiabendazole.
What is it for
Helmiben is indicated to eliminate intestinal worms Necator americanus, Trichuris trichiura, Enterobius vermicularis, Taenia saginata, Ascaris lumbricoides, Ancylostoma duodenale, Echinococcus multilocularis, Taenia solium, Echinococcus granulosus and Dracunculus sp, Ancylostoma braziliense and Strongyloides stercoralis.
Price
The price of Helmiben varies between 13 and 16 reais and can be purchased at conventional pharmacies or online stores, requiring a prescription.
How to take
Helmiben - oral suspension
- Children between the ages of 5 and 10 should take 1 teaspoon of suspension, 2 times a day every 12 hours for 3 days.
Helmiben NF - tablets
- Adults should take 1 tablet, 2 times a day every 12 hours.
- Children between the ages of 11 and 15 should take half a tablet 3 times a day every 8 hours.
- Children between the ages of 5 and 10 should take half a tablet, 2 times a day every 12 hours.
The treatment should be done for 3 consecutive days and the tablets should be chewed and swallowed together with a glass of water
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Helmiben may include drowsiness, diarrhea, itching or redness of the skin, nausea, abdominal pain, anorexia or poor appetite, dizziness, poor digestion, headache or vomiting.
Contraindications
Helmiben is contraindicated for pregnant or lactating women and for patients with allergy to Thiabendazole, Mebendazole or any of the ingredients of the formula.
In addition, if you want to give the medicine to children under 5 years of age or if you have liver or kidney disease or problems talk to your doctor before starting treatment.
