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Is Deworming Advisable For A Child?

Posted on Mon, 24 Apr 2017

Question: We have not dewormed her till now. Though she does not have any explicit symptoms, should we do it once?

Answered by Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You may deworm the child

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Routine deforming can be done at an interval of 6 months if there is high risk.
High risk means children with lower socioeconomic group, anemia, past history of worm infestation, poor hygiene. These children are more prone to worms.
I don't recommend deworming agent routinely if child is not in high risk.
As zental has no significant side effect it can be given safely if you need so.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (11 minutes later)

Obviously, its not applicable to us. The only temptation for us is increased appetite of that has been lost because of this. Pls advise and if to be given, advise medication also

Answered by Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You may given Zental(Albendazole) to deworm

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Worm infestation is one of the many causes of poor appetite.
You may give Albendazole comes under brand of Zental/Noworm/Bandy for deworming. Each 5 ml of syrup contains 200 mg of Albendazole and each bottle contains 10 mg.
The dose is 5 ml(200 mg) below age of 2 years and 10 ml (400mg) once at bed time for child equal to or more than 2 years.
Also get hemoglobin level and iron profile done as anemia and iron deficiency also is a cause of poor appetite.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar