benedicte Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Hi, one of my children has thread worms - can I just go to the pharmacy to get some treatment? What are they called and what should I ask for?horrible horrible things - the worms that is not my children! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riff-Raff Element Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Don't worry - everyone carries a few in their guts; its just inchildren (who, with the best will in the world, don't always wash theirhands after they scratch their little bottoms) they can get out ofhand. They are called "oxyure" in French. You could ask at thepharmacist, but I seem to recall that a trip to the doctor is neededfor a perscription. The treatment is in two parts: one taken straightaway, the second taken 28 days later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony F Dordogne Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Although they look unpleasant and can cause some distress (itching) threadworms are not a serious condition. Whilst the kiddie has them, must make sure scrupulous hygein is ensured or will go through whole family - can be passed on by contact I seem to remember, so good hand washes etc. after using loo.Pharmacy will be able to help, treatment is a powder (don't remember the UK name) mixed with milk or water, goes pink and not unpleasant, which should sort them out in a few days.Better than when I was small, we had to eat worm cakes, pretending to be small chocolate sweets, tasted foul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benedicte Posted September 26, 2006 Author Share Posted September 26, 2006 Thanks for the replies, that's great, will go direct to the Pharmacy to see if I can get something without a visit to the Doctors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Isn't the norm to treat the whole family at the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Petomane Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Thread worms just want a night on the piles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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