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how long does it take to get rid of pinworms?

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OTC or Prescription: If it wasn't for the itch & the difficulty these kids have trying to sleep, we wouldn't need to treat this at all. Short term help using a cold wash to remove the irritating oil the eggs are laid in  & soothing creams can help baby rest.The otc med &/or the chew able Vermox tablet will take a few days to work through the system & eliminated the pw's.

Question 2

how long does it take to get rid of pinworms after taking first pill?

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See below: A second dose of medicine is recommended in 2 weeks from the first dose.

Question 3

if someone refuses to get meds, how long does it take to get rid of pinworms?

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No meds, no relief: You have to take meds to get rid of pinworms.  They are not just going to go away.

Question 4

how do you get rid of pinworms?

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Simple RX: U get pin worms by putting egg contaminated fingers in the mouth.The eggs travel through, hatch & begin to live in your large intestines.Living pw's crawl out your anus &lay eggs.If you get an allergic rxn to the glue like stuff the eggs are laid in, it will itch a lot.  Rx is so simple & free of side effects many just treat on suspicion. Otc pin worm med is available or an rx pill can be called in.

Question 5

how do you completely get rid of pinworms?

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Oral anti-parasitic: Keep in mind that pinworms usually cause no problems for the child although there may be itch around the rectum. Pinworms respond well to prescription medication.

Question 6

will eating garlic powder get rid of pinworms?

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No. Medications : prescribed for pinworms are Albendazole &amp; Mebendazole, given as a single dose that is repeated 2 weeks later.  The CDC recommends that physicians treat  all family members. Prevention  of re-infection is arduous. Pinworm eggs can be found under the infected person's fingernails, on clothes, bedding, upholstered furniture &amp; other surfaces. See: www.cdc.gov/parasites/pinworm/gen_info/faqs.html

Question 7

what is the quickest way to get rid of pinworms?

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Medication: There's a pill your doctor can prescribe. The whole family may need to take it.

Question 8

how do i get rid of pinworms for adults and kids?

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Simple RX: U get pin worms by putting egg contaminated fingers in the mouth.The eggs travel through, hatch & begin to live in your large intestines.Living pw's crawl out your anus &lay eggs.If you get an allergic rxn to the glue like stuff the eggs are laid in, it will itch a lot.  Rx is so simple & free of side effects many just treat on suspicion. Otc pin worm med is available or an rx pill can be called in.

Question 9

how can i get rid of pinworms as fast as possible?

Accepted Answer

Medication &amp;: environmental controls. Pinworm treatments include anthelmintic medications like Albendazole (Albenza), Mebendazole (vermox) or pyrantel  (Pin-X, Antiminth). Good handwashing is important. Wash clothing that has been worn recently, bed linens, upholstery and carpeting. All family members should be treated.

Question 10

how do you get rid of pinworms without any medicine?

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Why?: Not that i know of.  The medication used to treat pinworm is so harmless and benign that it makes no sense to use anything else.

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