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A member asked:

Doc rec only 1/2 dose mebenzadole for pinworm 200mg, cos i reacted to other med, should i take the second tab next day since no reaction or wait 1 wk?

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Pinworms: I recommend taking the full dose now and the second dose on schedule in 2 weeks. Good hygiene after bowel movements is very important and in adults, that is sometimes all that's needed to clear the infection.

Answered 1/29/2018

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