Patient's question:
The child was given albendazole tablets for deworming (provided by the pharmacy staff). After going back, I looked at the instructions but couldn't understand them. I'm wondering if the "single dose" means taking it after a meal? Also, I haven't seen any proof on how to take the entire box. What kind of assistance would you provide: detailed explanations? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
As you mentioned, if it is a single dose, it is only possible for roundworm and pinworm infections. For children, it should be doubled, which means 200mg per day, taken as a single dose (meaning all at once). Only when all the roundworms are completely expelled can the medication be stopped. If it is pinworm infection, it is easy to reinfect itself, so a second round of treatment should be repeated after 2 weeks of treatment. It is recommended to go to the pediatric department of a hospital for relevant examinations and take the medication under the guidance of a doctor. Thank you~