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How Can Pinworm Infestation Be Treated?

I discovered a pinworm in my vagina last night. Called doctor today, entire family treated with pyrantel pamoate around 4 p.m.. Linens and clothes washed, rooms vacuumed and mopped with bleach, bathed and all underwear and towels directly to laundry. Tonight, around 2 a.m.,I felt a sharp pain in anal region and found another worm. It was not moving, but I m assuming it was a female and laid eggs and died. How long should it take for this medicine to stop worms from laying eggs? What should I expect now? Will continue to bathe very morning and night and wash linens and vacuum.
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Based on your description, pin worm infestation what you are having can be overcome by doing the following.
1. Take Tablet.Albendazole 400mg as a single first dose. Repeat the dose after a week.
2. Keep your clothes and linen clean by washing them with antiseptic solution. Kindly dry them in sunlight.
3. Maintain good personal hygiene.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
Wish you good health.
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How Can Pinworm Infestation Be Treated?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Based on your description, pin worm infestation what you are having can be overcome by doing the following. 1. Take Tablet.Albendazole 400mg as a single first dose. Repeat the dose after a week. 2. Keep your clothes and linen clean by washing them with antiseptic solution. Kindly dry them in sunlight. 3. Maintain good personal hygiene. Hope the information provided would be helpful. Wish you good health.