Is It Normal To Have Itching Sensation During Day While On Albendazole?

Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015

Question: I was prescribed Albendozale for Pinworms and i took my first dose last night. I mostly just itched at night before i took the albendozale however today i am itching more duringbthe day...is this normal? Can you explain to me what is happening? How long for me to get some relief? What can i expect?

Answered by Dr. Arun (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please take the dose as described below...

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear XXXX,

Thank you for asking your health query.

I read and understand your query. I am Dr Arun Tank Infectious Disease specialist answering your concern.

Albendazole 11 mg/kg of body weight is the correct dose schedule for the pinworm. You have to repeat it after two week if you do not look any changes in the symptoms.

All the family members should be treated simultaneously. Otherwise pinworm infections will be maintain in your family.

You can add cetrizine tablet to your regiment it will help you in the itching problem.

Please maintain good hygiene that will help cure infection at earliest.

Do not share personal care equipment of home like napkins, bedsheets etc with family members until you are cured.

You can ask me for further confirmation.

Thank you
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious Disease Specialist.

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Follow up: Dr. Arun (58 minutes later)

My question was is it normal for me to have more itching after taking the Albendazole?

Answered by Dr. Arun (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No, single dose won't cause it

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Thank you for asking query.

Straight answer to your question is no, taking albendazole tablet won't cause more itching.

You can ask me for further clarification.

Thank you
Dr Arun Tank.

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Follow up: Dr. Arun (45 minutes later)

Can you tell me about how long it takes for the medicine to normally start working I took 400 mg in the 29th.?

Answered by Dr. Arun (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please find answer below...

Detailed Answer:
Yes dear,

Albendazole effect start from 2 to 4 hours and action last approx for 16 to 18 hours.

As you have taken on 29th it's action start after few hours and can continue till 16 to 18 hours.

You can ask me for further clarification. I wish you a great health ahead.

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