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Pin worm infection

2019-04-10 02:48:30
We gave 5 ml zental to 2 yr old daughter 3 days back. Still able to see worms in stool. Next dosage of 5ml will be after 4 days. Should we wait until them?
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Repeat dose can be given consecutively. Although it takes time to clear worms. Repeat dose after 4 days, and again after 4 days if needed. If problem PERSISTS, higher antihelminthics have ti be given.

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