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Suggest Treatment For Intestinal Tape Worm

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Question : Tape worm disease treatment
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Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
prazi quantel or niclosamide

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

For intestinal tape worm the treatment is praziquantel or niclosamide. Vitamin B 12 supplementation will be required in case there is deficiency.

Consult your doctor for a prescription. Hope this helps.
Do get back in case you have further queries
Regards
Dr Samir Patil
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Suggest Treatment For Intestinal Tape Worm

Brief Answer: prazi quantel or niclosamide Detailed Answer: Hello, For intestinal tape worm the treatment is praziquantel or niclosamide. Vitamin B 12 supplementation will be required in case there is deficiency. Consult your doctor for a prescription. Hope this helps. Do get back in case you have further queries Regards Dr Samir Patil