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Deworming & itching query (2.5yo, 11kg)
Hello Doctor, my 2.5-year-old son (weight: 11 kg) was last dewormed about a year ago. Recently, he has been frequently complaining of itching in his bottom area, particularly in the evenings and at night. We also have a minor concern regarding his weight. Could you please advise if deworming is recommended at this stage? If yes, please guide us on the appropriate medicine, exact dosage according to his weight, and whether a repeat dose after 2 weeks is needed. Thank you.
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Evening and night-time itching around the bottom in a toddler is classic pinworm (threadworm), and a year since last deworming is more than enough time for reinfection. At 11 kg he needs albendazole 200 mg single dose (that is 10 ml of the 200 mg/5 ml syrup), repeated once after 2 weeks to clear the eggs that hatch later. Treat the whole household on the same day, trim his nails, hot-wash bedding and underwear, and wash hands after every toilet trip. The poor weight gain often improves once the worm load is cleared, but if he stays underweight after deworming he needs a proper growth and diet review.
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Give albendazole 200 mg now and repeat after 2 weeks, deworm the whole family together, and book a consult with me on Practo or at Synergy Multispeciality Hospital, Miraj if the itching persists or his weight does not pick up.
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Hello. This condition is clinical picture of pinworm. It is very common in children with this condition and no need to worry. Deworming is advisable because already done year ago. Here's the prescription
Tab.albendazole 400mg once today
Repeat the same dose after 14 days
Tab.albendazole 400mg once after 14 days
Next Steps
Hygiene advice:
Treat close household contacts simultaneously if pinworm is strongly suspected.
Morning bathing, handwashing, short nails.
Wash underwear/night clothes and bed linen regularly Avoid nail biting/thumb sucking.
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