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Are there home remedies to treat pinworm?
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Not in the U.S.: Vermox is the medication for pinworms. In the U.S., Vermox is by prescription only. I have heard that in some other countries, pinworm medication is over-the-counter.
Answered 6/5/2017
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OTC antiminth (pyrantel): Over-the-counter medicine such as antiminth (pyrantel) is very effective. For an adult, 2-3 tabs taken once and repeat in 2 weeks.
Answered 4/5/2017
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