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Pinworm infection
Sir, my kid have pinworm infection so I gave albendazole 10ml as single dose in October 2025 but there is no use I can see more worms in here anal area at night she couldn't sleep. so I consult doctor she suggest to give again so I gave albendazole suspension in 3rd December 2025 first dose of 5ml and 10th December second dose of 5ml. Again no use I could see nearly 10-20 worms coming out of her anus daily. So I consult another doctor he suggested to again give 2 dose of albendazole again 10 ml each in two weeks. I have given first dose on 18th December. Is it ok to give albendazole 4 dose in one month. Will it create any health issue in my kid.. Please help me . After giving first dose also more worms are coming alive out at night. What to do I don't know pls help me doctors
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Maintain hygiene and give levocetrizine syrup along with albendazole as itching leads to repeated auto infection
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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query.
Early consultations can prevent complications.
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MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )
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Multiple doses are sometimes needed..
You need to look for the cause for repeated infestation rather than giving Albendazole every now and then. Follow proper schedule.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sushmitha Trivedi
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Gulbarga
First of all, given dose of albendazole doesnt cause any problem. And seems like she was heavily infested, so might need more dose than usual. Also prevent auto infestation. Toilet hygiene, nail hygiene, wash the vegetables thoroughly before eating them raw, change the bed linens, observe for any soil or paint eating habit.
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Dr. Sakshi Agarwal
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Seems like your child is autoinfecting herself/ himself again and again.
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1. Bathing your child early in morning removes a large chunk of worms
2. change underpants daily
3. see if your child eats soil/ inedible items
4. May require Pyrantel pamoate - under the supervision of a pediatrician
5. Wash your child's hands frequently, specially before meals
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Dr. SK KJM Alisha
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Hi. Based on the condition you can give multiple dosages
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