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
- 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.[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