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Sore Itchy Bottom For 5 Yr Old, Suffers From Thread Worm, Has Stomach Cramps. Causes ?

My 5 year old son has suffered with treadworm on and off since being at pre-school. Each time he has been treated with ovex without a problem. Last week he complained of a sore itchy bottom and sure enough I discovered threadworm again! I gave him and everyone except our 1year old a dose of ovex. My husband and I had stomach cramps for a couple of days. Our 5 year old has been in tears for about three days complaining his tummy hurts. Is it the ovex or more likely caused by something else?
posted on Wed, 22 Aug 2012
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Abdominal discomfort including pain abdomen, nausea and diarrhea is very common side effect of mebendazole (ovex). It usually subsides spontaneously but if it is severe then just have some antispasmodic.

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Sore Itchy Bottom For 5 Yr Old, Suffers From Thread Worm, Has Stomach Cramps. Causes ?

Hello Thanks for posting your query Abdominal discomfort including pain abdomen, nausea and diarrhea is very common side effect of mebendazole (ovex). It usually subsides spontaneously but if it is severe then just have some antispasmodic. I hope this answers your query effectively. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries. Wishing you good health. Regards