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I am 34 weeks pregnant and i have pinworms . they gave me 2 pills at the doctor but i dont think its working because they crawl out every minute .

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pinworms: The treatment for pinworms is generally very effective. It is a single tablet that is repeated in two weeks. Fastidious hand hygiene and laundering bedding and clothes is necessary to prevent re-infection. See the following link for some good info: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/pinworms/page6_em.htm

Dr Fricke agreed

Answered 9/27/2014

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