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Is Albenza Safe To Take During Pregnancy?
Hi, i am a childcare provider. On of the 5 Yr olds I watch has pin worms. Her and her family all took albenza for treatment/prevention. Recommended I get treated as well. My concern is that I have been trying to conceive and there is a chance I could be in very early stages of pregnancy. I read that albenza us contraindicated for pregnancy. Are there any other medications or alternative treatments for pin worms that would be safer?
Mon, 24 Feb 2014
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Albendazole should not be used in pregnant women except in clinical circumstances where no alternative management is appropriate. Patients should avoid a pregnancy for at least 1 month following cessation of albendazole therapy. If a patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, albendazole should be discontinued immediately.
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Albendazole should not be used in pregnant women except in clinical circumstances where no alternative management is appropriate. Patients should avoid a pregnancy for at least 1 month following cessation of albendazole therapy. If a patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, albendazole should be discontinued immediately.
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