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Can Child Be Given A Second Dose Of Pyrantel For Itching Anus?

I gave my 50 lb daughter pyrantel pamoate last night...i actually gave her one tsp...then after several hours because of her constant itching gave her another tsp....now anus itching again...can i give her another dose...she was infected six weeks ago...we thought they clesred after she seen worm pass then
Fri, 27 Dec 2013
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Hi Dear
Welcome to the HCM.
Pinworm (oxyuresis) is little notorious problem.
It takes long time to go.
Repeated deworming is required to eradicate it completely.
Wash hands of the child repeatedly.
Refrain him to scratch the anal area.
Hope the query is answered.
Thanks
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Can Child Be Given A Second Dose Of Pyrantel For Itching Anus?

Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM. Pinworm (oxyuresis) is little notorious problem. It takes long time to go. Repeated deworming is required to eradicate it completely. Wash hands of the child repeatedly. Refrain him to scratch the anal area. Hope the query is answered. Thanks