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White Worms In The Rectum In Child. Given Deworming Syrup 24hrs Ago. When Can The Next Dose Be Given?

I gave de worming syrup to my 3 yrs old child 2 months back, few days back she complained of pain in her bottom. On checking her I saw few white worms . I have given her a deworming syrup 24 hrs ago. She is still complaining if pain n cries. I just want to know how long should I wait for another dose. What else can I do to calm her. Thanks
Fri, 9 Nov 2012
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Hi Faliha
It is not clear from your query that what medicine you actually used. Could you please mention the name of the drug (Brand name / generic name)? That would be helpful to answer your query in more details.

I hope you have given 'Albendazole' (Being the more commonly used drug) syrup.
For Albendazole, your child should get 400 mg as a single dose.Please check the syrup and make sure you have given her the right dose. Usual concentration of Albendazole syrup is 200mg/5ml. You should give her 10 ml in single dose in that case.

You can repeat the the dose after 3 weeks if necessary.

Remember, there could be causes other than worms for her abdominal pain. If the pain is not subsided 1 day after the medication or the intensity of pain is more, or the baby is having any unusual signs (drowsiness, lethargy, pale or bluish, excessive vomiting or diarrhoea, fever) - visit your pediatrician immediately.
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White Worms In The Rectum In Child. Given Deworming Syrup 24hrs Ago. When Can The Next Dose Be Given?

Hi Faliha It is not clear from your query that what medicine you actually used. Could you please mention the name of the drug (Brand name / generic name)? That would be helpful to answer your query in more details. I hope you have given Albendazole (Being the more commonly used drug) syrup. For Albendazole, your child should get 400 mg as a single dose.Please check the syrup and make sure you have given her the right dose. Usual concentration of Albendazole syrup is 200mg/5ml. You should give her 10 ml in single dose in that case. You can repeat the the dose after 3 weeks if necessary. Remember, there could be causes other than worms for her abdominal pain. If the pain is not subsided 1 day after the medication or the intensity of pain is more, or the baby is having any unusual signs (drowsiness, lethargy, pale or bluish, excessive vomiting or diarrhoea, fever) - visit your pediatrician immediately.