Symptom Finder - Treatment of Pinworms
PINWORMS
1. Mebendazole (Vermox): chewable 100 mg single dose for each member of family and repeat in 2 weeks.
2. Alternatively, may prescribe albendazole (Albenza): 400 mg as a single oral dose to all members of the family. Children less than 2 years of age may be treated with 100 mg p.o. and repeat in 7 days.
1. Mebendazole (Vermox): chewable 100 mg single dose for each member of family and repeat in 2 weeks.
2. Alternatively, may prescribe albendazole (Albenza): 400 mg as a single oral dose to all members of the family. Children less than 2 years of age may be treated with 100 mg p.o. and repeat in 7 days.