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Worm Infection
My baby suffering worm infection with lillte belly pain and anus iching (specially after pooping), he got 1st dose of Albentazol 400mg on 6 days ago, but still worm comes with poop and anus iching.
How many days to repeat the next dose , ?
Cann I give next dose ivermectin + albendazole for better results ? Or simply albentazol again ?, cause only albentazol not improved.
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Ivermectin not recommended below 5 yrs. Also it's not the best drug for pinworm. Other drugs useful are Mebendazole and Pyrantel palmoate
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May take a week to clear all worms. Some of these may be dead worms Albendazole needs to be repeated after 2 weeks of 1st dose
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Rinsing area well, good hand hygiene, treatment of family contacts will prevent re infection
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Give 2nd dose after 2 weeks
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Dr. Deepshikha
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Shahdol
Yes ..you can repeat after 7 days ..
Ivermectin will depend on age of your child
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
2nd albendazole after 14 days of first dose
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Give bandy plus . Repeat after 21 days .
Syp atarax for itching
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