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Ascariasis

Ascariasis is an infection caused by the human roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides, which lives in the small intestine. It spreads through soil containing the parasite and can be treated with medicine.

Dicaris

Levamisole

150mg

Levamisole tablets for ascariasis and hookworm infection. It belongs to the imidazothiazole class of anthelmintics, which targets parasitic worms.

From$3.40/ tabletView

Dicaris Children

Levamisole

50mg

Levamisole tablets for roundworm and hookworm infections. It paralyses the worms so they pass out of the body.

From$2.45/ tabletView

Key points

  • Soil-transmitted helminth refers to a group of worm infections that includes ascariasis, whipworm and hookworm.
  • Symptoms can be absent or may include stomach pain, nausea or visible worms in stool.
  • Heavier infections can sometimes cause a blockage in the intestines, especially in children.

Medicines listed for ascariasis

The listed products, Dicaris and Dicaris Children, contain Levamisole. Levamisole is an antiparasitic medicine, a class used for worm infections. The catalogue associates this ingredient with ascariasis, a roundworm infection.

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