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Posted On : 08 Dec 2024

Some patients of pinworm with symptoms of periumbilical pain and perianal itching persisting symptoms even after Albendazole and mebendazole. Which other anthelminthic is to be used?

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I

Ibtisam Al sIdairi

0

Ivermectin

12 Days ago

M

Macdonal Migues Ramirez

0

Mebendazole

12 Days ago

G

ganesh

0

Pyrantel pamoate

12 Days ago

M

mohammed Nasr

0

Vermizole
10 cm b4 breakfast same day for 3 wks, then repeat after 2 wks

white ppt oint
twice daily on anus & around it

13 Days ago

S

SALIM MTAMA

0

Levamisole
Niclosamide

14 Days ago

Answer 1

the use of benzimidazoles like Mebendazole and Albendazole acheive cure rates upto 90-95 percent. the most important thing to remember about pinworms is that the eggs hatch after 1-2 weeks and can lead to re-infection and perpetuation of the symptoms. Hence a repeat dose usually is to be given after 10-14 days of the first dose.
Additionally, another drug that can be used is Pyrantel Pamoate which has an efficacy of approximately 90 percent. even here a repeat dose is required.
Ivermectin can also be used as mentioned, considered effective but we have no experience with the same.

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