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How and when to do deworming sir, kindly guide me in this regard. I am not aware of the procedure it will be of great help, please do the needful 🙏
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Albendazole 400 mg, one tablet at night before sleep. That's all.
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For intestinal parasites, albendazole should be administered as a single 400 mg oral dose for most common intestinal helminths including ascariasis (roundworm), hookworm, and pinworm infections.
certain other group of parasitic infections need extended dose. it will be given based on stool examination
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Tab Albendazole 400mg - 1 tablet at night with or without food.
Repeat same dose after 14 days.
Then same dose after 6 months.
Nail hygiene
Avoid street food
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Deworming should be done only when there is a clinical indication or a high risk of helminthic infection; routine deworming is not recommended for every patient. Before prescribing treatment, assess the patient's age, symptoms, exposure history, nutritional status
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plz provide proper history
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Tab.Zentel - 1 tab to be taken after dinner,repeat the same after 14days.
Repeat the course again after 6months.
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Maintain cleanliness in daily life like cutting nails in proper interval,wash hands before eating,take shower after returning home from outside.Don not keep food open and try to eat healthy foods,add more fibres and green vegetables in diet.
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Take Albendazole tablet 1 at night after 6 months 1 more tab at night.take light dinner.cut your nails
Wash hands after defaecation
Wash fruits vegetables etc .use properly cooked food
Always wash hands after gardening or handling contaminated soil
Ask house maids to follow these practices
These measures prevent re infection
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Tab albendazole 400mg one after dinner, can be repeated after 15 days and then after 6 months.
If you keep good food hygiene, do not eat street food frequently, have no symptoms like abdominal pain, loose motion, flatulence, anal itching, skin allergies or dry cough, deworming is not necessary for adults.
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Take albendazole 400mg as a single dose once every 6 months â that's it. Take it on an empty stomach or with food, both are fine. No special preparation needed. Safe for adults and children above 2 years. Best time is at bedtime.
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Consult me on Practo if you have specific concerns or symptoms of worm infestation.
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Deworm yourself every three monthly.
Broad spectrum Deworming by
Bandy plus one before breakfast with one glass water.
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Biannually by albendazole.
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6 monthly
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6 monthly....
Tab albendazole [400mg]
1×1=1 days at bed time
Repeat after 7 days
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Bareilly
Every yrar
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Neeraj Dahiya
Internal Medicine
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
National Deworming Day – 10 February
Protect Children from Intestinal Worms
Common Symptoms of Worm Infestation
Abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Itching around the anus (especially with pinworm infection)
Weight loss
Anemia (commonly due to hookworm infection)
When is Deworming Recommended?
Confirmed or suspected intestinal worm infestation
Periodic preventive deworming in endemic areas, especially for children and other high-risk groups, as per national public health recommendations
Common Deworming Medicines
Albendazole: 400 mg orally as a single dose (commonly used in adults; pediatric dosing differs by age)
Mebendazole: 100 mg twice daily for 3 days or 500 mg as a single dose
Pyrantel pamoate: An alternative, especially for pinworm infection
Praziquantel: Used for tapeworm and fluke infections, depending on the infecting species
Prevention Tips
Wash hands with soap before eating and after using the toilet.
Wear footwear while walking outdoors.
Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
Drink safe, clean water.
Maintain proper sanitation and hygiene.
Healthy Children, Healthy Nation Observe National Deworming Day – 10 February
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Sumit Verma
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Kanpur
Take bandy plus tablet
For more discussion you can contact me directly on Practo
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