Template:Pinworms Treatment
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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]
- First choice for pregnant patients
- All family members should be treated at the same time
- ↑ CDC Resources for Health Professionals. Accessed 5/9/2021. https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/pinworm/health_professionals/index.html