Deworming medicine

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Deworming medicine

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My son age 3 + Weight 15kg By birth no medicine used for deworming Yesterday My doctor prescribed deworming medicine Albendazole 10 ml for every 15 days. For six months. In 6 months 12 doses..? Is it correct..? Second question my 5 + years son also not taken above medine by birth should I give medicine is their any benefit ( he is low weight Littilebit)

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Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis Pediatrician 27 yrs exp Pune Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis

Pediatrician 27 yrs exp Pune

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Has he ever passed worms in his potty ? The usual dose of albendazole is 10ml once and repeat 10ml after 15 days. Once in 6 months. Higher doses are needed only in confirmed worm infestations. You can give the same dose to your elder son.

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