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I treated my daughter with vermox 3 days ago for threadworms and she still has them?

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Icky worms...: Give it until day seven, then retreat at day seven if they are still a problem. Wash hands! Antihistamines can help for the itchiness! Best of luck!

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 6/27/2015

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Pinworms: Often require 2 treatments 7 days apart and the entire family should also be treated. All the best.

Answered 6/27/2015

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A member asked:

I treated my daughter with vermox 3 days ago for threadworms and she still has them?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Dr Juchau agreed

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

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