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Is It Safe To Use A Smaller Dose Of Ovex For The 14 Months Old Child?

Hi i have four children one of which is 14 months old, i have just changed his nappy and seen a thread worm. I have treated myself and my other children with the correct dose os Ovex is this ok to use at a smaller dose for my son (the one with the problem).
Many Thanks
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic.
Mebedazole 100 mg/dose twice daily for 3 days from one year onwards.
The dose is same for everybody.
But all the family members are simultaneously treated .
Personal hygiene like washing the under garments with hot water and drying in the sunlight , cutting the nails short and washing hands each timie before eating will eradicate the thread worms.
Albendazole and ivermectin are the alternate drugs.
Hope this reply is OK for you..
Please feel free to ask further queries if any.
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
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Is It Safe To Use A Smaller Dose Of Ovex For The 14 Months Old Child?

Hi, Thanks and welcome to healthcare magic. Mebedazole 100 mg/dose twice daily for 3 days from one year onwards. The dose is same for everybody. But all the family members are simultaneously treated . Personal hygiene like washing the under garments with hot water and drying in the sunlight , cutting the nails short and washing hands each timie before eating will eradicate the thread worms. Albendazole and ivermectin are the alternate drugs. Hope this reply is OK for you.. Please feel free to ask further queries if any. Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.