Suggest Remedy For Accidental Ingestion Of Food Containing Worms

Posted on Wed, 30 Sep 2015

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Wed, 30 Sep 2015 Answered on

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : Just ate Apple which had worms I saw while cutting so can't confirm I ate or not

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Antiparasitic drugs like Albendazole will be helpful.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,

I understand your concern.

Nothing to worry.

I generally advise my patients with this complaint to take Tab.Albendazole one tablet today followed by second dose after 72 hours.This will cause deworming in the body.

So please check with your doctor whether he prescribes the same.

Meanwhile drink plenty of water.

Post your further queries if any,

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar