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Worm infestation for 3.5 yr old boy
My son has itching in the anal part since two days.I used to give him worm medicine mebendazole tablet two times morning and night for three days given by a pediatrician Last time we gave that medicine was on March 2017.Again he got symptoms of itching,can give it again as i heard there should be a gap of 6months bw two doses should be maintained.
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You can give it. Anal itching always is not related to worms. Sometimes it could be dryness, eczema, streptococcal infections etc. Please consult your pediatrician for examination
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