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Can i give combantrin a second time after a couple of days to my 10year old daughters? worried that see worms after 24hrs means it hasn't worked?

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Dr. Albert Melaragno answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: but sometimes it takes up to a week to clear the parasites

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 12/15/2020

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