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Are Zentel Drugs, Effective For Pinworm Infections?
Hi, I am 43 y.o and have been suffering with pinworm and I took one dose of zentel (2 tablets 400mg). However I can still feel the symptoms (i.e itchiness) although it has lessened. Should I take another dose of zentel and will it completely get rid of the problem? Thanks
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Hello
Albendazole 400 mg ( 2 tablets ) and still itching present .
You are having PIN WORM or enteobiasis .
When patient visit my clinic with pin worm infestation I usually prescribe " mebendazole " 100 mg single dose to be floowed by 100 mg after 2 weeks .In my opinion patient don't need any more treatment.
Ivermectin 12 mg single dose is another drug of choice .
Hope this will provide complete eradication of pin worm .
Albendazole 400 mg ( 2 tablets ) and still itching present .
You are having PIN WORM or enteobiasis .
When patient visit my clinic with pin worm infestation I usually prescribe " mebendazole " 100 mg single dose to be floowed by 100 mg after 2 weeks .In my opinion patient don't need any more treatment.
Ivermectin 12 mg single dose is another drug of choice .
Hope this will provide complete eradication of pin worm .
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