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Deworming
How often should deworming be done for a 3 year old child. ? Please advice on Albendezole dosage for the child.
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If ur baby is not having any problem like occasionally abdominal pain, low weight, visible worms in motion
Then no need give deworming medicine but
Any of above then give deworming medication
Above 2yrs of age give 400 mg ie 10 ml of syrp. Zentel which contain albendezole.
Give it once only at the time of sleep.
Can repeat after every 6 monthly.
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
Fixed dose
10ml of Syp Zentel or Noworm or Bandy
Once in every 6 months
January and June
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Dr. Rahul Kamble
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Deworming is done every six month.
Dose 400mg single dose.
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