Pinworms (cont.)
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- Pinworm Infection Overview
- Pinworms Causes
- Pinworms Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Pinworms Treatment
- Medical Treatment
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Pinworms Treatment
Medical Treatment
- albendazole (Albenza) is the most common treatment for pinworms.
- Treatment is a single tablet, which kills the worms. There are different strengths for adults and children younger than
two years of age.
- Because eggs can survive for a few weeks, the patient will have to take a second dose two weeks later to lessen the chance of reinfection.
- Treatment is a single tablet, which kills the worms. There are different strengths for adults and children younger than
two years of age.
- mebendazole (Vermox) also works. It is also taken in a single dose and repeated
two weeks later.
- Because it is common for everyone in a household to have pinworms at the same time,
the doctor may recommend that everyone be treated at the same time.
- The doctor may also recommend tap water enemas to
help flush out the pinworms and reduce symptoms.
- After taking the pills, the patient should also do the following:
- Get into the habit of carefully washing the hands after using the toilet, and before and after eating.
- Thoroughly launder all bedding, clothing, and toys to destroy any lingering eggs.
- Launder all bedding every 3-7 days for three weeks.
- Wash underwear and pajamas daily for two weeks.
- Get into the habit of carefully washing the hands after using the toilet, and before and after eating.
Previously used drugs [pyrantel pamoate (Pin-Rid, Pin-X) and piperazine] are now rarely used due to lower efficacy and a higher frequency of side effects when compared to albendazole (Albenza) or mebendazole (Vermox).
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- KAPIDEX may not be right for everyone. You should not take KAPIDEX if you are allergic to KAPIDEX or any of its ingredients. Severe allergic reactions have been reported.
- Symptom relief does not rule out other serious stomach conditions.
- The most common side effects of KAPIDEX were diarrhea (4.8%), stomach pain (4.0%), nausea (2.9%), common cold (1.9%), vomiting (1.6%), and gas (1.6%). KAPIDEX and certain other medicines can affect each other. Before taking KAPIDEX, tell your doctor if you are taking ampicillin, atazanavir, digoxin, iron, ketoconazole, or tacrolimus. If you are taking KAPIDEX with warfarin, you may need to be monitored because serious risks could occur.
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- Persistent heartburn two or more days a week, despite treatment and diet changes, could be acid reflux disease (ARD). Prescription KAPIDEX capsules are used in adults to treat heartburn related to ARD, to heal acid-related damage to the lining of the esophagus (called erosive esophagitis or EE), and to stop EE from coming back. Individual results may vary. Most damage (erosions) heals in 4–8 weeks.
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Pinworm, or Enterobius vermicularis, is prevalent throughout the temperate regions of the world and is the most common helminthic infection in the United States.
