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2.5 year old son has white patches
My son is 2.5 years old. He had white patches arround his face only.
So i have given him albendazole syrup 2 doses. And his patches were disappered . And after completing two dose . I stopped because bottle contain two doses. But again white patches appeared.
So till how long can I give him medicine continue .is there any side effect.
Can I give him daily.
Or each week for a month.because he is not gaining weight having constipation too.
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Sounds like pitriasis alba - nothing to worry about. Its comes and goes, albendazole has limited role
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consult pediatrician for thorough check up
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Albendazole can be given...no need for other drug
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