Question 1

which is better mebendazole or albendazole for pinworms?

Accepted Answer

Doesn't matter: Since Mebendazole is no longer available in the us Albendazole and the over the counter meds are what we have left for treatment.

Question 2

differernt doses of mebendazole and albendazole.

Accepted Answer

Dosing: mebendazole and albendazole come in different dosages. The correct dose is determined based on what is being treated. Talk with your primary care doctor to determine what is needed for your particular situation.

Question 3

anthelmintics albendazole or mebendazole are used for pinworms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You would need a prescription for these medications.  For more information consult the site below:

http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/pinworm/ds00687/dsection=treatments-and-drugs.

Question 4

what can kill nematodes eggs in the body apart from albendazole mebendazole and pyrantel pamoate and ivermectin?

Accepted Answer

: Those are all available drugs in the US. Take care.

Question 5

hi, what would u recommend to treat pinworm in adults? now that vermox is no longer available, what is the most effective drug of choice? either over the counter or rx?

Accepted Answer

Pin-X: Annoying but harmless condition - this is usually what I recommend to my patients. Have to ask the pharmacist at your store about it.

http://www.drugs.com/mtm/pin-x.html

Question 6

two weeks ago i noticed i had pinworms and took over the counter pinworm medication and it failed to work, i went in and saw my doctor and he prescribed me albendazole and its been more than 72 hours and it still hasnt worked, any reason for why?

Accepted Answer

: How do you know the medication is ineffective? Do you or your family member still observe the active pinworms at and around the anus at night or you only feel itching and uncomfortable? Albendazole should be effective but you will need a second dose in 2 weeks for a complete eradication.

Question 7

is albendazole ver the counter drug?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: The best person to answer this would be your friendly pharmacist, but my best guess is that this is not an OTC preparation, and requires a prescription.

Question 8

will otc pinworm medication , pyrantel, work for vaginal pinworm infection? or do i need to get a prescription medication like albendazole to be sure they are eliminated from vagina? or is otc effective for digestive and vaginal pinworm?

Accepted Answer

: Albendazole has a higher efficacy in eliminating pinworm infestation than pyrantel pamoate.  It is ideal  to have whole family get treated at the same time to prevent reinfection.

Question 9

is it ok to continue taking metformin even if i don't have polycystic ovaries anymore? is it true it counters the effect of otc pills (weight gain)

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have Insulin resistance or even diabetes metformin is fine to take.  Some people have lost weight on metformin, perhaps due to GI side effects.  I haven't heard that it can interfere with diet pills but those can be dangerous on their own.

Question 10

can i take mebendazole for 7 days concecutive....

Accepted Answer

Maybe: normal treatment for most things with Mebendazole is 3 to 5 days. longer then that depends on what is being treated.

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Mebendazole or albendazole over the counter

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Which is better mebendazole or albendazole for pinworms?

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Differernt doses of mebendazole and albendazole.

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Anthelmintics albendazole or mebendazole are used for pinworms?

A member asked:

What can kill nematodes eggs in the body apart from albendazole mebendazole and pyrantel pamoate and ivermectin?

A member asked:

Hi, what would u recommend to treat pinworm in adults? now that vermox is no longer available, what is the most effective drug of choice? either over the counter or rx?

A member asked:

Two weeks ago i noticed i had pinworms and took over the counter pinworm medication and it failed to work, i went in and saw my doctor and he prescribed me albendazole and its been more than 72 hours and it still hasnt worked, any reason for why?

A member asked:

Is albendazole ver the counter drug?

A member asked:

Will otc pinworm medication , pyrantel, work for vaginal pinworm infection? or do i need to get a prescription medication like albendazole to be sure they are eliminated from vagina? or is otc effective for digestive and vaginal pinworm?

A member asked:

Is it ok to continue taking metformin even if i don't have polycystic ovaries anymore? is it true it counters the effect of otc pills (weight gain)

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Can i take mebendazole for 7 days concecutive....

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