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Suggest The Appropriate Combantrin Dosage For Children

hi there, I am confused about treating my kids with combantrin. The box says 1 tablet per 25 lbs. So I have a 32 lb child that I gave 1 1/2 tablets and a 54 lb child I gave 2. Now the instructions on the inside said 26-50 lbs 2 tablets and 51-100 lbs 4 tablets. so im wondering why the box says something different than inside. 4 tablets for a 54 lb child seems too much. if it is supposed to be 1 tablet per 25 lbs then 4 would be for 100lb person. I want to be sure I gave the right amount to my kds anwhen I redose in2 weeks. should I havegiven my 32lb 2tabs, is it still going to work if i didn't give enough, im so confused
Sat, 19 Apr 2014
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Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Combantrin (Mebendazole) is available as 100 mg tablets or syrup !00 mg/5 ml.
The dose is 100 mg 2 times daily for 3 days irrespective of the age above one year or weighing 10 kg or more.
Indicated for thread worm and round worm infestations.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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Suggest The Appropriate Combantrin Dosage For Children

Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic. Combantrin (Mebendazole) is available as 100 mg tablets or syrup !00 mg/5 ml. The dose is 100 mg 2 times daily for 3 days irrespective of the age above one year or weighing 10 kg or more. Indicated for thread worm and round worm infestations. Hope this answer will serve your purpose Please feel free to ask any more queries if required Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics