- What is it for
- Price
- How to take
- Helmiben - oral suspension
- Helmiben NF - tablets
- Side effects
- Contraindications
Helmiben is a remedy that is used to treat infections caused by worms and parasites in adults and children over 5 years of age.
This medicine in liquid version contains Albendazole, and in tablet form it contains Mebendazole + Thiabendazole.
What is it for
Helmiben is indicated for eliminating intestinal worms Necator americanus, Trichuris trichiura, Enterobius vermicularis, Taenia saginata, Ascaris lumbricoides, Ancylostoma duodenale, Echinococcus multilocularis, Taenia solium, Echinococcus granulosus and Dracunculisis sp.
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 5 and 10 years old should take 1 teaspoon of suspension, twice a day every 12 hours, for 3 days.
Helmiben NF - tablets
- Adults should take 1 tablet, twice a day every 12 hours. Children between 11 and 15 years old should take half a tablet, 3 times a day every 8 hours. Children between 5 and 10 years of age should take half a tablet, twice a day every 12 hours.
The treatment must be done for 3 consecutive days and the tablets must 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 breastfeeding women and for patients with allergies to Tiabendazole, Mebendazole or any of the components 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.
