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How long does it take for albenza (albendazole) to start working on a 10 year old for pinworms?

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Dr. Maya Vazirani answered

Specializes in Neonatology

Treat pinworms: 1tab and repeat in 2 weeks should have 100% efficacy if all house hold members are treated at the same time good hand hygiene and prevention of the entero oral transmission

Answered 5/3/2018

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My doc told me to take albenza (albendazole) 2 weeks after 1st dose for pinworms. Docs on here said 1 week&its been 10 days.Should i take it now and will it go away?

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Can i take probiotics and albenza (albendazole) at the same time while treating pinworm infection ?

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