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Worm infestation for 3.5 yr old boy

2017-07-21 05:12:14
My son has itching in the anal part since two days.I used to give him worm medicine mebendazole tablet two times morning and night for three days given by a pediatrician Last time we gave that medicine was on March 2017.Again he got symptoms of itching,can give it again as i heard there should be a gap of 6months bw two doses should be maintained.
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You can give it. Anal itching always is not related to worms. Sometimes it could be dryness, eczema, streptococcal infections etc. Please consult your pediatrician for examination

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