The medications used for the treatment of pinworm are either mebendazole, pyrantel pamoate, or albendazole. Any of these drugs are given in one dose initially, and then another single dose of the same drug two weeks later.
How many times do you take pinworm medicine?
Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Dose is based on body weight and will be determined by your doctor. It is taken as a single dose and may need to be repeated in two to three weeks.
Can you take two doses of pinworm medicine?
Do not take more than a total of 1 gram in a single dose. If you are self-treating for pinworms, take the medication once only. Do not repeat the dose without talking with your doctor first.
How often can you repeat pinworm medicine?
If you have threadworms (also called pinworms) you will usually take a single dose. If you live with anyone else, they will need to be treated at the same time because threadworms can spread easily. A doctor or pharmacist may suggest you repeat the dose after 2 weeks to prevent you from getting them again.
How many doses of Reese's pinworm medicine do you take?
Only 1 dose of Reese's Pinworm Medicine (pyrantel pamoate suspension) is needed. If you miss your dose, take it as soon as you think about it.
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