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What Are The Reasons For Itching In Buttocks Of A Child?
My son has complained of an itchy bottom and seeing as he has had worms before due to him being school age and i know this is a sign that it is more then likely them again. i was just wondering, as i now have a 4.5 mth old baby and we usually treat the whole family, am i able to treat the baby as well?
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Sat, 1 Mar 2014
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It's definitely possible to treat a 4.5 month infant. The dosage of antihelminthic is Albendazole 200mg one single dose for any baby less than 2 years of age and 400 mg one dose for any baby more than 2 years of age irrespective of body weight.
Do consult your Pediatrician for prescription.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS, MS, MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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Greetings of the day
It's definitely possible to treat a 4.5 month infant. The dosage of antihelminthic is Albendazole 200mg one single dose for any baby less than 2 years of age and 400 mg one dose for any baby more than 2 years of age irrespective of body weight.
Do consult your Pediatrician for prescription.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS, MS, MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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