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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Pinworm Infestation
Question: This afternoon I found what looked like two while bean sprouts about 1/2" to 3/4" long in my stool. After a quick google search I came across the topic of pinworms and idem to have all the symptoms. Anal itch that is very sever at night, lack of energy and trouble sleeping. Do I need to see my doctor or should I first try an over the counter med like Pin-X or Reece's Pin Worm medicine?
I am also taking 100mg depo tetosterone weekly for hypo gonadism.
I am also taking 100mg depo tetosterone weekly for hypo gonadism.
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can try Pin-X
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
I am sorry you are having this problem, and yes, your symptoms do sound like pin worms.
You can try the pyrantel (Pin X). The therapeutic dose of pyrantel for pin worms is 11millograms (mg) of drug per kilogram of your body weight, with a maximum dose of 1 gram (100 milligrams).
It is taken as a single oral dose, and repeated in two weeks.
If that doesn't work, then do see your doctor. Good luck to you!
Yes, you can try Pin-X
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
I am sorry you are having this problem, and yes, your symptoms do sound like pin worms.
You can try the pyrantel (Pin X). The therapeutic dose of pyrantel for pin worms is 11millograms (mg) of drug per kilogram of your body weight, with a maximum dose of 1 gram (100 milligrams).
It is taken as a single oral dose, and repeated in two weeks.
If that doesn't work, then do see your doctor. Good luck to you!
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