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Suggest Remedy For Pin Worm Infection

Hello Doctor, I'm 30 M. I think I'm suffering from pinworms. I have taken Zentel, two of them (each 400mg). The first tablet was swallowed with water, was not useful, so the next night I chewed the tablet. Although this has worked in the past, I don't think this is working this time around. Please help ...
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You are concerned about possible infection with pin worms. From your discussion it appears you have had them before and treated yourself with Zentel. Now you have a possible reinfection and that is not uncommon since there is some one in your life that maybe a carrier. It is real important to wash your hands frequently to prevent transmission.

I would recommend that you be sure you have pin worms before you retreat. Rectal itching could be caused from other things like hemorrhoids, rectal fissures or proctitis. I recommend you get tested for pin worms before you treat yourself again. It is not a goo idea to use medications without really knowing what you have. Side effects from medications could possibly be dangerous.

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Suggest Remedy For Pin Worm Infection

Thanks for contacting HCM You are concerned about possible infection with pin worms. From your discussion it appears you have had them before and treated yourself with Zentel. Now you have a possible reinfection and that is not uncommon since there is some one in your life that maybe a carrier. It is real important to wash your hands frequently to prevent transmission. I would recommend that you be sure you have pin worms before you retreat. Rectal itching could be caused from other things like hemorrhoids, rectal fissures or proctitis. I recommend you get tested for pin worms before you treat yourself again. It is not a goo idea to use medications without really knowing what you have. Side effects from medications could possibly be dangerous. Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again for any of your medical questions.