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How To Treat Pinworms?
I ve had pinworms for over a month. I ve taken Vermox (mebadenzole) twice a day during this time and symptoms haven t improved. However, symptoms gets worse if I miss a day. I have just started taking Black Walnut, and my symptoms seem to be getting worse again.
Mon, 24 Aug 2015
hello,
i can understand your concern.
reinfection with infection is very common.
successful eradication of pinworm usually requires atleast three doses of medication sepearted at two or three weeks interval.
i would suggest ypu to take tab zental(albendaole)400mg single tablet initially then repeat the dose at two weeks interval.
i would suggest for stool test for other members of the family also. this might be a reason for re infection.
prophylactically single dose of zentel 400mg can be given to all the members of the family.
wish you a speedy recovery.
feel free to ask further queries.
thanks for choosing HCM
i can understand your concern.
reinfection with infection is very common.
successful eradication of pinworm usually requires atleast three doses of medication sepearted at two or three weeks interval.
i would suggest ypu to take tab zental(albendaole)400mg single tablet initially then repeat the dose at two weeks interval.
i would suggest for stool test for other members of the family also. this might be a reason for re infection.
prophylactically single dose of zentel 400mg can be given to all the members of the family.
wish you a speedy recovery.
feel free to ask further queries.
thanks for choosing HCM
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