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What is the best pinworm medication? do i need a prescription?
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Vemox; yes: Vermox is the medication for pinworms. In the U.S., Vermox is by prescription only. I have heard that in some other countries, pinworm medication is over-the-counter.
Answered 2/18/2015
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