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5 Infections

This formulary indicates prescribing status only, for guidance on managing infections please refer to your local antibiotic guidelines

Summary of antimicrobial prescribing guidance - managing common infections

05-05 Anthelmintics

Albendazole
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Unlicensed


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Diethylcarbamazine
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Ivermectin
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Unlicensed, for crusted scabies, on specialist advice


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Ivermectin > Soolantra
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Levamisole
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Unlicensed


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Levamisole > Ergamisol
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Mebendazole
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Also available to buy OTC

Link  UKMI Q&A: Threadworm treatment druing pregnancy

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Mebendazole > Vermox
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Niclosamide
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Praziquantel
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Unlicensed

On Specialist advice only


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Praziquantel > Cysticide
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Sodium Stibogluconate Pentostam®
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Spiramycin
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Unlicensed


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Sulfadiazine
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Link  Potential Primary Care Medication Error: Confusing sulfasalazine and sulfadiazine (The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, 17/03/2021)

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Tiabendazole 500mg tabs
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Tinidazole
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Piperazine
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