Template:Pinworms Treatment: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 17:24, 9 May 2021

Treatment targeted against Enterobius vermicularis

Mebendazole 100mg PO once THEN repeat in 2 weeks OR
Albendazole 400mg PO once (100mig if < 2yo) THEN repeat in 2 weeks OR
Pyrantel Pamoate (Pin-x) 11mg/kg (max 1g) THEN repeat in 2 weeks
- First choice for pregnant patients
  - Treat in pregnancy only if the infection is compromising the pregnancy (i.e. weight loss, sleeplessness); withhold until the 3rd trimester if possible.^[1]
All family members should be treated at the same time

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 *[[Pyrantel Pamoate]] (Pin-x) 11mg/kg (max 1g) THEN repeat in 2 weeks
 **First choice for pregnant patients
-***If the infection is compromising the pregnancy (i.e. weight loss, sleeplessness) then treatment can be considered, but should be withheld until the 3rd trimester when the risk, if any, to the fetus is likely to be reduced.<ref>CDC Resources for Health Professionals. Accessed 5/9/2021. https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/pinworm/health_professionals/index.html</ref>
+***Treat in pregnancy only if the infection is compromising the pregnancy (i.e. weight loss, sleeplessness); withhold until the 3rd trimester if possible.<ref>CDC Resources for Health Professionals. Accessed 5/9/2021. https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/pinworm/health_professionals/index.html</ref>
 *All family members should be treated at the same time