Patient's question:
A 6-year-old child has worms in their stool, very small and thin, about the length of a middle fingernail, and numerous. They took two tablets of albendazole. How long will it take for it to be effective in completely expelling the worms? Should the dosage be increased?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described above, albendazole is an insecticidal drug. Generally, it kills the insects inside the body and then gradually eliminates them. How long it takes to be expelled varies from person to person, as different individuals have different timelines. I hope this helps.The above advice is for the question "How should I treat if a 6-year-old child's stool contains small, thin worms?" I hope it is helpful to you. Wishing you good health and a happy, joyful day every day!