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A member asked:
Is albendazole necessary for pinworm?
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Confusing question: It is an effective treatment, among others.If you or the patient is asymptomatic, treatment is not absolutely required.Some patients will clear this naturally, but chronic carriage is common.
Answered 5/15/2018
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It is the treatment: Mebendazole is the medical treatment for pinworm. The single dose treatment is often repeated after 2 weeks, in order to treat eggs that hatched since the original treatment.
Answered 3/12/2016
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Hi, I have a 16 month old who had been dealing with symptoms of pinworm. Reese was not effective. How long does albenza (albendazole) take to work?
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I was diagnosed w/pinworm, about 10 days ago i took my first dose of albenza (albendazole). It still itches sometime but doesn't hurt to pew anymore. Is this normal?
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