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Suggest Treatment For Worm Infection

Hello, sir.my 4 yrs old son has been sufferring from worm infestation.Since the few days, we noticed small white thead-like worms are coming out from his anus/rectum, specially at night when he is in sleep.He has also itching problems.Kindly suggest a drug to combat this worm infestation.
posted on Thu, 12 Sep 2013
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Hi dear
Welcome to the HCM,
Child is suffering with oxyuresis (pinworms).
Albendazole suspension 10 ml ( 400 mg) to be given repeatedly every fortnightly at least 4 cycles.
Hand to mouth hygiene to be maintained strictly.
wash hands regularly.
Avoid scratching the anal area with fingers.
Trimming of the nails regularly
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Suggest Treatment For Worm Infection

Hi dear Welcome to the HCM, Child is suffering with oxyuresis (pinworms). Albendazole suspension 10 ml ( 400 mg) to be given repeatedly every fortnightly at least 4 cycles. Hand to mouth hygiene to be maintained strictly. wash hands regularly. Avoid scratching the anal area with fingers. Trimming of the nails regularly