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Hi, i have a 16 month old who had been dealing with symptoms of pinworm. reese was not effective. how long does albenza (albendazole) take to work?
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May be not pin worms: The medication should work if the symptoms are due to pin worms. Your pediatrician may confirm the diagnosis by direct observation of the specimen collected on the tape or stool test for parasites.
Answered 11/28/2017
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