A 48-year-old male asked:
how long does it take for vermox to kill pinworms?
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Dr. Lori Semel answered
34 years experience Pediatrics
Pinworms: Vermox will treat the pinworms in 2-3 days. A second dose should be taken two weeks later in order to kill any that are newly hatched.
Answered on Apr 21, 2019
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Dr. Cornelia Franz answered
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Few days: Mebendazole kills worms in a few days and may need a repeat dose in two weeks if symptoms persist. Vermox is still such a great medication because it ... Read More
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
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Hard to say: I had been using vermox for years & found it well accepted & effective for this problem.However, it has not been available through the pharmacies in m ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered
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Probably not: Dichotomous earth in your guts will probably do very little to kill pinworms. Worms actually live in dirt. However you need to see your doctor soon, a ... Read More
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