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Posted On : 12 Dec 2019

How often can we repeat Albendazole if worm infestation {visible pinworms in stools} persist?
When and what is the role of ivermectin?

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V

VAIBHAV MEHTA

every week for 3-4 week

4 years ago

R

RAJU BANOTHU

albendazole repeated after 2 weeks and ivermectin has no role.

4 years ago

S

Shoaib Shaikh

after 1 week approx

4 years ago

H

Hebatullah Atef

repeat after 2 weeks

4 years ago

R

richa singh

Repeat after 1 week

4 years ago

Answer 1

Albendazole has no role for pinworms. Mebendazole is required.