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Symptoms of worms

2018-11-05 17:45:46
My kid often clenches her teeth while sleeping..is it a sign of worm infestation? How should I deworm her?
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Please give syp albendazole ( zentel) 400 MG or 10 ml single Stat dose to Deworm the child.
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Also get the child examined by a Paediatrician for assesment of deficiency signs.

Answered2018-11-06 00:46:38

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