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I have pinworms and will treat my whole family with vermox. what is the correct dosage for children and adults? my kids are age 3 months to 17 years.
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Vermox: This medication is discontinued in the us. To treat pinworms, adult and children have the same dosage, which is 100mg x 1 and may repeat in 2 weeks to make sure of eradication.
Answered 5/9/2015
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