I Have Itching In My Anus Can You Please Suggest Me Some Medicines To Cure Me Of This Worm Issue?

Posted on Mon, 20 Aug 2018

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Mon, 20 Aug 2018 Answered on

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Question : Brief Answer:
Tab Albendazole

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

You ca take the following:
Tab Albendazole 400 mg single dose and it will be enough for de-worming.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (0 minute later)

Hi Doctor,

My name is Amit and I am 34 years old. When I was about 4 years old I had itching in my anus. At that time, the doctor told me that I had worms in my stomach. He gave me medicines and I didn't face the problem for the next 30 years.

Unfortunately, for the last 5 months, I have again started facing this issue. Can you please suggest me some medicines to cure me of this worm issue?

I'm looking forward to hearing from you.

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (47 hours later)

Thank you for the reply. Is there any specific time to take it or am I required to take it in empty stomach?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
With food

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Albendazole is to be taken with food.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (18 hours later)

Thank you for the reply. I have one more query. is one dosage of this medicine enough or do I need to take another dosage, too? If yes, after how many days? I took the first dose on 22 August 2018.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need for next dose

Detailed Answer:
Hi

A single dose of Albendazole is enough for deworming. If there is a need, next dose 400mg may be taken after 15 days. Mostly there is no such need.

Dr. Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana