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Is Two Doses Of Zentel Necessary?

Hi Doctor,
My daughter is 6 yrs and 5 months old. I give her Zentel every 6 months as part of the regular de-worming routine. I give her a dose. Then I give her the second dose after a week. Is this second dose absolutely necessary...or can I skip it?
Thanks,
Mother
Thu, 24 Apr 2014
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NO. A 6 year and 5 month old child requires 400 mg of albendazole(10 ml Zentel ) once a year for routine deworming. Only if the sanitation is a big problem 6 monthly doses can be given
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Is Two Doses Of Zentel Necessary?

NO. A 6 year and 5 month old child requires 400 mg of albendazole(10 ml Zentel ) once a year for routine deworming. Only if the sanitation is a big problem 6 monthly doses can be given