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Anthelmintics albendazole or mebendazole are used for pinworms?
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Yes: You would need a prescription for these medications. For more information consult the site below: http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/pinworm/ds00687/dsection=treatments-and-drugs.
Answered 9/28/2018
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Yes: The single dose treatment is often repeated after 2 weeks, in order to treat eggs that hatched since the original treatment.
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