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When Will Mebendazole Relieve Me From Itching And Discomfort?

I/m 5'3" 113lbs & 37 yrs old. I have pinworm and taking Mebendazole 100mg-1 now and 1 in 2 weeks. How long will it take the medication to work and not feel anymore itching and discomfort? Also, do I have to keep changing bath towels and bed sheets until all symptons are gone?
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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Hello, Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your problem.
Mebendazole is highly effective for pinworm infection. It will clear all the live parasite in the first dose. All the new parasite coming from eggs hatched after the 1st dose will be cleared in the subsequent dose. So you can expect the relief from symptoms after 2nd dose.
It is very important to change the bath towel, undergarments and bed sheets daily during the treatment. Ensure they are properly washed and ironed just before you take 2nd dose. It is also very important to have your nails cut.
Hope this will be helpful.
Do ask if any further question is there.
Thanks for using HCM. Take care.
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When Will Mebendazole Relieve Me From Itching And Discomfort?

Hello, Welcome to HCM. I can understand your problem. Mebendazole is highly effective for pinworm infection. It will clear all the live parasite in the first dose. All the new parasite coming from eggs hatched after the 1st dose will be cleared in the subsequent dose. So you can expect the relief from symptoms after 2nd dose. It is very important to change the bath towel, undergarments and bed sheets daily during the treatment. Ensure they are properly washed and ironed just before you take 2nd dose. It is also very important to have your nails cut. Hope this will be helpful. Do ask if any further question is there. Thanks for using HCM. Take care.