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Deworming for adults
I want to know whether adults between 40-50 years of age should do deworming even if no problem is there. Is albendazole safe .
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If u have symptoms then u should.
Yep u can take a single dose
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Yes but other deworming is also good if you want other contact me or someone
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Dr. Rupal V Rana
General Physician
21 yrs exp
Mumbai
Adult deworming is not compulsory but if you have past history of worm infestation then it’s advisable. The treatment for adults is different
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Any past history of worm infection
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