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Hookworm Infection

Hookworm infection is an illness caused by hookworms, a type of parasitic worm. They live in the small intestine and can cause symptoms that vary from person to person.

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

  • Contaminated soil can carry hookworm larvae, which may enter the body through bare skin.
  • Eggs pass in stool from someone with the infection, which can contaminate soil.
  • Medication can treat hookworm infection.

Medicines listed for Hookworm Infection

The listed products for hookworm infection are Dicaris and Dicaris Children. Both are tablets containing Levamisole, an antiparasitic medicine used for infections caused by parasitic worms.

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