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Suggest Treatment For Worm Infection
Hello, sir.my 4 yrs old son has been sufferring from worm infestation.Since the few days, we noticed small white thead-like worms are coming out from his anus/rectum, specially at night when he is in sleep.He has also itching problems.Kindly suggest a drug to combat this worm infestation.
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
Hi dear
Welcome to the HCM,
Child is suffering with oxyuresis (pinworms).
Albendazole suspension 10 ml ( 400 mg) to be given repeatedly every fortnightly at least 4 cycles.
Hand to mouth hygiene to be maintained strictly.
wash hands regularly.
Avoid scratching the anal area with fingers.
Trimming of the nails regularly
Welcome to the HCM,
Child is suffering with oxyuresis (pinworms).
Albendazole suspension 10 ml ( 400 mg) to be given repeatedly every fortnightly at least 4 cycles.
Hand to mouth hygiene to be maintained strictly.
wash hands regularly.
Avoid scratching the anal area with fingers.
Trimming of the nails regularly
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