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I'm in early pregnancy and have pinworms. is vermox safe? if not, what can i do to get rid of them?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Vermox: There is no evidence of side effects on the human fetus. All the best.

Answered 9/18/2016

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