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Can paracetamol kill pinworms?
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Answered 4/15/2022
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There are specific medications such as Pyrantal Pamoate and Mebendazole which are available by prescription to kill pinworms. Paracetamol is a fever reducer and pain reliever. It has no killing action against any organism.
Answered 4/15/2022
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Paracetamol is a pain relief and fever reduction medication. it can kill snakes. but not pinworm.
Answered 4/18/2022
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