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2025-04-26 07:59:32
Can you take deworming medicine without consulting a doctor is it safe. If so for how long and what dosage is safe
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Do you have any symptoms? If you actually have seen worms in stools,  you can take tab Albendazole 400 mg one tab. After food with hot water or milk. Repeat one more tablet after 15 days.
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if not seen worms and have a doubt, get stool sample tested for ova and cysts.

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Yes, you can take albendazole 400 mg once in six months

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No any problem.  Zental 400 one before breakfast with a glass of water  to be chewed  very  well n consume it.

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Kindly connect Will help you.

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Yes once weekly for three weeks

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Need few more details. Kindly connect for further evaluation

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult

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Albendazole 400mg stat.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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If you are living in an endemic (high prevalence) area and want to take it for prophylactic purpose, then take Tab Albendazole 400mg - one tablet after dinner. You can repeat this once in every six months or annually.
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One dose once in six months or one year
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This is only for preventive purpose. Treatment protocol for helminthic infections vary, please contact a general physician if you are looking for treatment advice.

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