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Dose of deworming medicine
Helo doc my baby is 17 months old.. i want to give him medicine for stomach worms that is Albendazole oral suspension IP 10ml ..single dose pack...pls suggest the dosage..his weight is 11 kg approx...
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5ml or 200mg less than 2 years
10ml or 400mg more than 2 years
Give every 6 months
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5ml can be given
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For less than 2 year old 200mg is the dose
Give 5ml of the mentioned syrup
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Preferably after food for better absorption.
Can be given any time of the day.
Health Tips
Deworming is recommended every 6 months in high-risk areas (as per WHO).
Encourage handwashing, proper nail trimming, and avoiding barefoot walking to prevent reinfection.
Ensure safe drinking water and well-cooked food.
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Dr. Ayushi Jain
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4 yrs exp
Delhi
200 mg
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Give 5 ml at bed time .
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Repeat second dose 5ml after 21 days .
Health Tips
Do Deworming evry 6 mnths
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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8 yrs exp
Pune
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Give 5 ml at bed time
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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5 yrs exp
Rajkot
5 ml given
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Dr. Noureen Sadaf
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3 yrs exp
Kota
Give him 5 ml
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